In-House Project Management Professional Certification Training - SBR

The Maryland Environmental Service issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) on February 17, 2026, for in-house Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preparation training to be delivered at MES Headquarters located at 259 Najoles Road, Millersville, Maryland 21108, in Anne Arundel County. The solicitation seeks a qualified training provider to deliver a comprehensive PMP certification course consisting of a minimum of 35 contact hours delivered over one continuous work week (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM) in an in-person format with no virtual attendance options, scheduled within spring 2026 on mutually agreed dates. The curriculum must align with the Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP Examination Content Outline and the current PMBOK Guide, utilizing mixed instructional methods including lectures, group activities, case studies, practice exams, and interactive discussions, with the training provider supplying all course materials including participant manuals, practice questions, and online resources. Required contractor qualifications include current PMI accreditation, current PMP certification for all instructors, a minimum of three years of relevant PMP teaching experience, and demonstrated ability to deliver training at the MES facility with required materials; bidders must also provide at least two references from previous similar engagements and submit a detailed itemized financial proposal on a per-student basis for the estimated 20 students. Evaluation will occur through a multi-step sealed bidding process with Phase 1 assessing minimum qualifications and Phase 2 evaluating service bids only from qualified Phase 1 bidders, with contract award going to the lowest responsive total bid price from a responsible bidder. The pre-bid conference was scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, and bids were due electronically through the MES Procurement Portal (Bonfire) by March 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

This procurement is restricted to certified small businesses meeting statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article sections 14-501 through 14-505, as designated by the Small Business Reserve (SBR) set-aside, meaning only small businesses meeting Maryland's definition are eligible to submit bids. No MBE subcontract participation goal has been established for this solicitation, and no bonding is required for this contract. All bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including minimum qualification forms, procurement documents, service bid forms, and conflict of interest statements, with failure to provide complete documentation rendering bids non-responsive and ineligible for consideration; additionally, bidders must certify compliance with Maryland's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy and provide affidavits regarding bribery convictions, debarment status, tax payment compliance, and nondiscrimination certifications. The initial contract term extends for 35 contact hours over one continuous work week from issuance of a written Notice to Proceed, with MES retaining the right to renew for one additional two-year term at the same conditions. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents, though pricing is submitted on a per-student basis with required fees included in the unit price for the 20-student course; successful contractors must execute the contract within 90 days of bid opening.