Lead abatement training

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is requesting bids on accredited lead abatement training services under IFB DHSS 0000000050SL, with bids due October 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. This is a restricted invitation limited to pre-selected suppliers; evaluation is on price only.

The scope comprises eight training course types, each with initial and refresher offerings: Lead Abatement Supervisor, Lead Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor, and Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP)/Lead-Safe Work Practices. Training will be provided on an as-needed basis at the Department's Jefferson City central office; other locations or online delivery may be approved. The solicitation contains 23 separate pricing lines requiring distinct cost proposals for group rates (up to five attendees) and per-individual rates at alternate locations.

Contractors must have a minimum of three years' experience conducting lead abatement trainings and designate a contact person to serve as liaison with the Department. Pricing shall be firm and fixed as stated in the pricing exhibit. The contract will be awarded as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with an immediate start date upon execution, running from March 25, 2027, through March 24, 2028, with two optional one-year renewal periods available. The contract is subject to appropriation by the Missouri General Assembly for each fiscal year.

Contractors must register in MissouriBUYS in "Prospective" or "Spend Authorized" status to submit bids and achieve "Approved" status in MissouriBUYS and "Spend Authorized" status in MOVERS to be eligible for award. Missouri business preferences apply when quality is equal and price is the same or less. Additional preference points are available for Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshops (15 points) and Missouri Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (3 points). Monthly invoices are due by the last day of the month following service delivery, with payments made within 30 calendar days of receipt of valid invoices. Contractors may rebudget up to 10 percent of the total budget between object class categories without prior approval; all other rebudgeting requires written amendment.