IFB P2675009, Oil Spill Response Training and Exercises

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response (CDFW OSPR) is requesting bids for oil spill response training courses and exercises under IFB P2675009, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time and questions due August 28, 2026. A 5% small-business preference applies to certified California small businesses and non-small businesses committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price to certified small businesses or micro-businesses; a DVBE incentive of up to 5% is available for certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, with DVBE participation program requirements waived.

The scope includes planning, facilitating, and evaluating up to eight distinct oil spill exercises throughout California; delivering position-specific Incident Command System (ICS) training for up to 15 staff members across nine designated roles (Incident Commander, Liaison Officer, Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Legal Officer, Operations Section Chief, Division Group Supervisor, Logistics Section Chief, and unit leaders); and providing one ICS-320 course and one ICS leadership training tailored to oil spill response. Training locations span multiple California regions including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Bakersfield, and Sacramento, coordinated with CDFW OSPR.

The maximum contract value is $450,000 over a three-year term running from California Department of General Services approval through June 30, 2029. Compensation is line-item, cost-reimbursement with unit rates specified in invoices, paid monthly in arrears. Required qualifications include CDFW-OSPR-approved California Spill Management Team Certification; demonstrated experience designing and delivering oil spill response training to the U.S. Coast Guard; established curriculum for listed trainings delivered within the past ten years; experience facilitating oil spill exercises in California; and experience providing training to natural resource trustees. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Professional Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate), and Workers Compensation with Employers Liability ($1 million). Bids open September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM; anticipated award is September 16, 2026. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements.