IFB #10213899 - Asset Engineers/Planner Scheduler Training Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10213899 seeking a contractor to provide specialized training services for asset engineers and planner schedulers across five field divisions and the O&M Headquarters in Sacramento. The training will focus on preparing participants for professional certifications including Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Reliability Engineering Certification, Planning and Scheduling Certification, and Certified Scheduling Technician. Specific training topics include reliability engineering, predictive and preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, asset management, work management software applications, and planning for shutdowns and turnarounds. The contract requires training for up to 25 asset engineers and 35 planner schedulers, with course delivery expected to be in-person. Technical questions are due by December 8, 2025, with answers provided by December 11, 2025, and bids are due December 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, with a public bid opening on December 31, 2025. The anticipated contract start date is February 1, 2026, with a two-year term and potential one-year renewal option.

Bidders must meet specific minimum qualifications, including current CMRP certification, Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification, and a valid city or county business license. The procurement includes preference opportunities for Small Businesses (5% preference) and provides incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation ranging from 1% to 5%. Non-small businesses can also receive a 5% preference by subcontracting at least 25% to certified small businesses. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Pricing will be determined by individual course rates listed on the Bid Sheet for sixteen total courses (eight for asset engineers and eight for planner schedulers), with no guaranteed work volume. Payment will be processed within 45 days of invoice receipt following work completion and approval, submitted to the DWR Accounting Office and designated Contract Manager.