RRC Training

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has issued an Invitation for Informal and Formal Bids (IFB 455-26-1017) seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive training services for RRC staff and Railroad College University (RRCU) participants. The procurement encompasses three distinct training programs: a 3-day in-person "The Voice of Leadership" training for five RRC attendees in the GROW Wisdom program, a 2-day virtual "Communicating with Confidence" training, and a 3-day virtual "Project Management for Administrative Professionals" training, both of the latter for up to five RRC attendees. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience conducting in-person and online training for groups of five or more attendees, and submit classroom training materials for RRC review along with sample completion certificates. Written inquiries are due by December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with agency responses to be posted as addenda by December 16, 2025. Proposals must be submitted via email to Valerie Wilcox by December 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with an estimated award date of December 30, 2025. The initial contract term will run from January 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, with the possibility of one additional one-year renewal at the RRC's discretion.

The solicitation includes provisions for vendor preferences under Texas Administrative Code, with opportunities for Texas bidders, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and vendors meeting specific environmental or social criteria. The procurement supports HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) participation, requiring vendors to provide information about subcontracting plans and HUB certification status. A comprehensive vendor search revealed 459 registered vendors, including 54 HUB vendors qualified under the relevant service categories, with potential bidders ranging from large consulting firms like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG to smaller minority-owned businesses specializing in training and consulting services. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included, with quotes remaining valid for 30 days. The contract is contingent on funding availability and may be terminated without penalty if appropriations are unavailable. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, vendors must submit pricing for all services or none, and specify any exceptions to the RRC's standard Terms and Conditions.