IFB 7CA06856 - Behavior Health Presenter & Resiliency Instructor Training

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Firefighter Academy Behavioral Health Presenter and Resiliency Instructor Training services. The contractor will be required to provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and fees needed to prepare and deliver 12 separate, 1-2 hour behavioral health and resiliency/mindfulness training presentations to up to 50 Firefighter Academy students per class at the CAL FIRE Training Center throughout a training calendar year. The contractor must also provide a 3-day, 24-hour Yoga Train the Trainer course for up to 16 students per year. Bids are due by September 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM, and the contract term is estimated to be from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. Contractors must be currently licensed to do business in California, have at least 2 years of relevant training experience, and possess a Certified or Registered Yoga Teacher certification.

The IFB includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program, as well as a 5% Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) preference. The total contract amount shall not exceed the estimated value, which is to be determined. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no details on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration.