IFB 10210516 Training Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10210516 for comprehensive training services targeting the Office of the General Counsel's Climate Resilience, Energy, Security, and Technology (CREST) attorney team and affiliated employees. The procurement seeks a training provider to deliver virtual webcast training programs lasting one to three days, covering 26 specialized topics including NERC compliance, grid technologies, electricity markets, cybersecurity, renewable energy, generative AI regulations, utility finance, and various regulatory requirements. The contract requires the selected vendor to provide at least ten training programs per contract year, delivered virtually using platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Webex. Bidders must be accredited by organizations such as the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training and demonstrate at least five years of experience providing live webcast training in the specified subject areas. The state will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible bid meeting specifications, with the anticipated contract term spanning three years and an expected start date in September 2025. Proposals are due by June 24, 2025, and the procurement includes specific requirements for instructor qualifications, training material delivery within 24 hours of course completion, and issuance of completion certificates.

The solicitation includes mandatory participation requirements for the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program, with a specific goal of 3% DVBE involvement. Bidders may receive potential small business and DVBE participation preferences during the evaluation process. While the state provides no guarantee of work volume, the bid includes a pricing sheet for training rates per student for sessions ranging from one to three days. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or existing contractors, and there are no explicit infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the specified virtual meeting platforms. Though a specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the training services covering 26 specialized topics across climate resilience, energy, security, and technology suggests a significant potential contract value. The procurement is open to qualified training providers who can demonstrate expertise in the specified subject areas and meet the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the IFB.