State-Wide First Aid, CPR and AED Training

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to provide statewide First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training for employees across its seven districts and Central Office. The contract, solicited through an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. IFB605CO22002352), requires vendors to conduct comprehensive training sessions following guidelines from recognized organizations like the American Red Cross, National Safety Council, or American Heart Association. Training sessions must be scheduled at least 14 days in advance, conducted between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, with class sizes ranging from 5 to 20 students per session. Vendors must provide all necessary training materials, CPR certification cards, and develop evaluation forms for MoDOT's approval. The contract period runs from the date of award through June 30, 2024, with three optional one-year renewal periods, and bids were due by August 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. Pricing must be submitted on a fixed per-student rate for each district location, with optional pricing for Train-the-Trainer sessions at district offices.

MoDOT encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a goal of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement system and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and automobile liability, as well as workers' compensation insurance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by district, with MoDOT reserving the right to make multiple awards and to increase or decrease quantities as needed. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that MoDOT does not guarantee minimum contract usage. Vendors are required to comply with state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, the Domestic Products Procurement Act, and provide proof of employment eligibility verification. The contract also includes provisions for potential price increases after the first six months, subject to written justification and MoDOT approval.