Stationary Engineer Training Program

The County of San Mateo is soliciting proposals for a Stationary Engineer Training Program through its Human Resources Department, seeking qualified firms, individuals, nonprofit organizations, and entities to deliver a specialized training curriculum. The program aims to equip participants with comprehensive skills in operating, maintaining, and repairing various systems and equipment in county facilities, covering ten distinct course components including industrial maintenance, safety, workplace readiness, electrical fundamentals, air conditioning, refrigeration, tools and measurements, environmental regulations, plumbing, welding, and fire alarm/fire pump systems. Proposers may submit bids for the full program or specific course components, with training delivery options including in-person classroom instruction or a hybrid live and Zoom format. The evaluation will be based on project approach, firm qualifications, team qualifications, and fee proposal, with a potential total score of 200 points and possible oral interviews for top-scoring proposers. The proposal is due on November 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Minimum qualifications require proposers to have at least two years of training experience in the proposed course areas within the last five years and have completed training for at least two public sector or labor entities, with one training completed in California.

The solicitation includes a preferential procurement process that provides additional points to local businesses and non-profits, with potential extra preferences for small and micro businesses. Proposers will need to meet specific requirements, including comprehensive insurance coverage and compliance with local ordinances and non-discrimination policies. The contract is structured for an initial three-year term with an option to extend for an additional two years, for a maximum total contract duration of five years. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the fee proposal template allows for flexible pricing across course components, with bidders required to include costs for course design, materials development, course delivery, and up to 15% contingency for market changes. The training program appears to be funded through the County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works - Facilities Division, with the ultimate goal of developing skilled stationary engineers capable of operating and maintaining complex facility systems. The county retains ownership of all work products created under the agreement, and contractors will be responsible for evaluating individual participant performance throughout the training program.