Law enforcement training

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking bids for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)-approved training for Law Enforcement Continuing Education Hours. The training must consist of two 8-hour sessions covering search and seizure and advanced traffic stops, including topics such as 4th amendment training, consent, recognized exceptions, warrants, case law, and real-world best practices. The training instructors must be either licensed attorneys with a background in law enforcement or have an extensive background in law enforcement. The training sessions must accommodate approximately 100 participants each and the vendor must have at least 5 years of experience. Bids are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on October 25, 2023, and the anticipated contract award date is October 31, 2023. The contract term is from the effective date through August 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension. DPS reserves the right to award multiple contracts, but no more than one per line item.

The contract opportunity covers multiple jurisdictions in Texas, including Travis County and the city of Austin. DPS will not pay any travel expenses, and the final contracted pricing and payment structure will represent the contractor's sole compensation, with no minimum guarantee of payment. DPS reserves the right to negotiate with the sole qualified bidder if only one bid is received and to investigate the financial integrity and responsibility of any bidder. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and DPS will not accept any exceptions or assumptions in the bids. The contract value and any set-aside designations are not explicitly stated in the provided information.