Police Academy Director, Management Training and Consulting Services

Rockland County is seeking a professional services contract for a Police Academy Director to manage the Rockland County Police and Public Safety Academy. The selected consultant will be responsible for daily operations, including preparing budgets, coordinating training programs, maintaining records, renewing certifications, and developing training initiatives to improve individual and organizational performance. The Request for Proposal (RFP-RC-2025-028) solicits a consultant to operate under the authority of the Sheriff and Police Chiefs Association of Rockland County. The contract will be for one year with four potential one-year renewals. Proposals will be evaluated using a 1,000-point weighted criteria system, with 400 points allocated to cost and the remaining points distributed across technical capabilities, staff qualifications, and performance references. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with proposals due on October 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Proposers must provide professional liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.

The county encourages submissions from certified Minority- and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Proposers must complete a comprehensive Statement of Disclosures, including non-collusion affidavits, political contribution disclosures, supplier responsibility statements, and affirmative action certifications. The contract requires detailed self-reporting about business practices, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with various county and state regulations. Proposers must submit a Past & Present Performance Information Form documenting previous contract performances, including contract details, points of contact, and key personnel. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the county reserves the right to award the contract in part or in full based on the most advantageous proposal, with the ability to negotiate price and service elements during the contract term. The procurement emphasizes transparency, accountability, and the selection of a qualified vendor capable of effectively managing the police academy's training and operational needs.