RFP 25EO006

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued RFP 25EO006 on March 25, 2026, seeking competitive proposals from qualified contractors to develop and deliver a comprehensive training program on CARB's Community Engagement Model. The primary deliverables include two facilitated, interactive trainings on the Community Engagement Model tailored for CARB staff and executive leadership; two facilitated, interactive training modules covering facilitation, active listening skills, de-escalation, and conflict resolution techniques; and a comprehensive train-the-trainer program to equip CARB staff to independently deliver future trainings. All training materials must be developed collaboratively with and vetted by community partners, with community engagement embedded throughout the project. Minimum qualifications require proposers to demonstrate at least three years of professional experience designing and delivering effective adult training, three years of experience implementing inclusive and equitable community engagement processes, completion of at least two training projects within the past five years, prior experience working with nonprofits and community-based organizations, and demonstrated cultural humility working with diverse California communities. Evaluation criteria prioritize cost proposals on a low-bid basis, with the technically qualified proposal having the lowest cost receiving a maximum of thirty points toward a total score of one hundred points. The proposal submission deadline is April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT via email to Purchasing@arb.ca.gov with copies to designated CARB contacts. Questions regarding RFP requirements must be submitted by April 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with answers posted by April 9, 2026. The anticipated contract execution date is June 1, 2026, with an eighteen-month contract term from the actual start date.

The RFP includes optional socio-economic incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation offering one to five percent incentive points and Small Business preferences, though no mandatory set-asides are specified. Proposers must provide evidence of California Secretary of State registration, maintain appropriate insurance coverage including general liability and workers' compensation, and comply with all applicable State certifications and conflict of interest requirements. Target Area Contract Preference Act eligibility is also available to qualified bidders. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documents, nor is any existing infrastructure or technology integration required. The total contract budget is Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), with all proposals exceeding this amount deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award. CARB retains full ownership of all deliverables and materials upon contract completion.