ResQmax Training

The County of San Mateo Parks Department is issuing an informal Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive ResQmax Line-Throwing Rescue Device training for emergency response personnel. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide two consecutive eight-hour training sessions totaling 16 hours, focusing on a non-pyrotechnic, pneumatic line-deployment system designed for rescue operations at Tunitas Creek Beach. Required training components include device components, operational procedures, safety protocols, maintenance, troubleshooting, and practical application scenarios. Vendors must demonstrate four years of similar service experience within the past seven years and possess relevant certifications in rescue operations and training methodologies. The evaluation criteria will allocate 45 points (32.1%) for Project Approach/Proposed Schedule, 27 points (19.3%) for Firm Qualifications, and 54 points (38.6%) for pricing, with proposals due electronically by December 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. through the eProcurement portal. The training program must comply with NFPA 1006, NFPA 1670, and OSHA regulations, and vendors must provide certificates of completion and post-training support.

The procurement includes preferential points up to 10 percent for Local Businesses, Non-Profits, and Small or Micro enterprises certified under San Mateo County Ordinance Code Chapter 2.89. Vendors must confirm they are not excluded, suspended, or debarred from the System for Award Management. The County will coordinate with the selected vendor to schedule training at mutually convenient times and locations, which may include indoor and outdoor facilities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will have a one-year term with no mentioned renewal options. Pricing will be submitted as a line-item proposal for the two individual eight-hour training sessions, with vendors submitting unit costs and total pricing. The procurement targets emergency response teams, including fire, police, and rescue personnel, and aims to enhance the safety and effectiveness of first responders through specialized training on the ResQmax line-throwing rescue device. The deadline for submitting questions and contract exceptions is November 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., and no pre-proposal conference or site visit will be conducted.