IFB 14-858 " MySQL & Oracle Database Training"

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is seeking a contractor to provide MySQL and Oracle Database training through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 14-858, targeting approximately 25 staff members across jurisdictions in Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The training will encompass comprehensive database courses including SQL Fundamentals, Advanced PL/SQL Programming & Tuning, Administration Workshops, and MySQL Developer Techniques. Required services include both in-class and live virtual training options, to be delivered at contractor facilities located in the Greater Sacramento and Los Angeles areas during normal business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays). Bidders must meet strict minimum qualifications, including a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, three years of experience teaching Oracle courses, three years of combined experience with Oracle Databases 11g and 12c, and two years of Microsoft Office Suite tool experience. The bid submission deadline is May 9, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., with the contract term running from June 1, 2016, through May 31, 2017, and training required to commence within 30 days of contract execution.

While there are no mandatory set-aside requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), the solicitation offers compelling incentives for certified firms, including a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of 1-5% and a 5% preference for certified small or microbusinesses. The total project budget is $50,000, with bids exceeding this amount considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders should note that the contract will be awarded based on comprehensive evaluation of qualifications, training capabilities, and pricing, with an emphasis on meeting the specified technical requirements. The procurement will be conducted through the California State Contracts Register (caleprocure.ca.gov), with Jennifer Salinas serving as the primary point of contact. Interested vendors must carefully review all documents, including the main IFB and Addendum No. 1, to ensure full compliance with the technical specifications and submission guidelines.