Safety/CPR/First Aid Training

The City of Tucson is seeking proposals for a Safety/CPR/First Aid Training contract to provide comprehensive training services for city employees on an as-needed basis. The procurement is structured into two distinct groups: Group 1 focuses on Safety Training, and Group 2 covers CPR/First Aid Training, with offerors able to submit proposals for one or both groups. The primary objective is to deliver training that meets all required regulatory standards, including Federal, OSHA, State, and Municipal mandates, with the contractor responsible for providing certification to trained employees. The Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 240035 was published on August 7, 2023, with proposals due on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. local Arizona time. A pre-submittal conference will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10:00 am. The initial contract term is one year, with the potential for up to four additional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria will likely include the contractor's ability to meet training requirements, instructor qualifications, pricing structure, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Section 3 requirements, which aim to direct employment and economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those receiving HUD housing assistance. Contractors must meet benchmark targets of 25% of total labor hours performed by Section 3 Workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 Workers. To qualify as a Section 3 Business Concern, entities must meet specific ownership and labor hour criteria, such as being at least 51% owned by low-income residents or having over 75% of labor hours performed by Section 3 Workers. The City reserves the right to award each group separately and may make multiple awards to different contractors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing structure includes detailed rates for training sessions ranging from 1 to 40 hours, with provisions for emergency training on short notice. Non-compliance with Section 3 requirements may result in sanctions, contract termination, or debarment from future HUD-assisted contracts. The procurement emphasizes creating opportunities for diverse and economically disadvantaged businesses while ensuring high-quality training services for city employees.