IFB #10208900 - Asset Engineers/Planner Scheduler Training Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10208900 for Asset Engineers and Planner Scheduler Training Services across Contra Costa, Los Angeles, and Merced Counties. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive training for asset engineers and planner schedulers, focusing on maintenance, reliability, and physical asset management to prepare participants for professional certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP). Specific training objectives include skills development in prioritizing, initiating, planning, scheduling, executing, and closing maintenance activities for utilities and DWR equipment and assets. Key deliverables encompass training programs covering maintenance reliability, asset management, planning and scheduling, SAP software, and work management. The solicitation requires bidders to have trainers with specific professional certifications and technical expertise. Critical procurement dates include technical questions due by September 17, 2025, bid submissions due by October 7, 2025, and bid opening on October 9, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of December 1, 2025.

The contract includes potential set-aside preferences for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with evaluation criteria focused on the lowest responsible bid meeting specifications. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including various certifications and forms, and provide proof of insurance coverage. The contract term is initially two years with an option to renew for one additional year. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the training services suggests a substantial contract scope. Contractors must also comply with confidentiality provisions, civil rights laws, and include provisions for travel and per diem expenses. The solicitation requires a Generative AI disclosure, indicating a modern approach to technology and contract compliance. Potential bidders should carefully review the full IFB document to ensure complete understanding of all requirements and qualifications for this training services procurement.