In-Service Training

The New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council (PSTC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for in-service training courses targeting law enforcement and corrections officers across Merrimack County and the state. The procurement seeks comprehensive training programs in critical areas including Field Training Officer, Internal Affairs, Interview and Interrogation, Management and Leadership, Crime Scene Investigations, and Mental Health topics. The contract will cover a biennial period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with proposals due on April 14, 2025. Vendors must submit separate technical and price proposals, which will be evaluated on a 100-point scoring system: 40 points for course content, 25 points for instructor experience, 15 points for student materials, and 20 points for pricing. The training will serve approximately 3,639 certified police officers and 439 sworn corrections employees, with specific requirements for mental health training courses ranging from 8 to 40 hours across various academy settings. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive classroom management, including attendance tracking, student evaluations, and providing all instructional materials.

The PSTC will award the contract on a non-exclusive basis, potentially selecting multiple vendors to meet training needs. Payment will be performance-based, with compensation calculated based on actual student attendance and a minimum class size of ten students. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors will need to demonstrate substantial expertise in law enforcement and corrections training. The contract appears to be open to qualified training providers who can meet the rigorous technical and instructional requirements. Although a specific budget range was not provided, the scope suggests a potentially significant investment in professional development for New Hampshire's law enforcement personnel. The council reserves the right to reject all proposals, indicating a competitive and selective procurement process that prioritizes high-quality, impactful training solutions for public safety professionals.