S26BMO001 "Annual AED Program Management and First-Aid Training"

California's Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid S26BMO001 for annual AED program management and first-aid training, with bids due November 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The only eligibility preference is a 1% to 5% bid incentive for bidders claiming DVBE certification or committing to DVBE subcontracting, and no minimum DVBE participation is required.

The contractor provides annual program management for approximately 150 Zoll AED Plus units and delivers workplace training on preventing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, plus CPR, AED, and first-aid skills for adults, children, and infants. Classes are capped at 12 participants per session and include two-year certifications delivered by email. DIR will offer training at 56 locations throughout California during 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Bidders must show at least three years within the last five years performing on-site AED, CPR, or first-aid training for a government agency, and must provide proof of current instructor certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, EMS Safety Services, Medic First Aid, or American Safety and Health Institute. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation.

DIR's budget is $75,000, and bids exceeding that amount may be deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award. The base term is 24 months, with a 12-month option to extend at DIR's discretion. The Contractor Cost Sheet requires rates for large classes (12 students), small classes (6 students), and an annual per-unit AED management rate. Travel is included in the bid price with no reimbursement. Bids are submitted electronically by email in a file not exceeding 50 megabytes, with the Contractor Cost Sheet, Bidder References, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and Detailed Response for Minimum Qualifications. Written questions are due November 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses posted November 17. Bid opening and evaluation occur November 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. A Notice of Intent to Award posts November 30 for five business days, with an estimated contract start of December 15, 2026.