Tampa Fire Rescue Incident Safety Officer Course (Bid Discount)

Tampa Fire Rescue is seeking a vendor to deliver an online Incident Safety Officer course for approximately 100 students, with the course requiring approval from the Florida State Fire College and compliance with NFPA 1521 standards. The procurement is being conducted by Hillsborough County, specifically through the City of Tampa's procurement process, with a project identification number of 25-P-00229. The course is a professional service contract that demands a comprehensive online training program for fire safety personnel, focusing on incident safety management and adherence to national fire protection standards. Key deliverables include a fully developed online curriculum that meets Florida State Fire College requirements and comprehensive training materials for the 100 anticipated students. The project is currently scheduled with a target implementation date of April 17, 2025, with proposal submission and bid documents due by May 13, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include course content quality, instructor qualifications, online delivery platform capabilities, and alignment with NFPA 1521 standards.

The procurement includes specific equal business opportunity guidelines that provide significant advantages for underutilized businesses. Minority and women-owned businesses will receive preferential treatment, with a 5% bid discount for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with discounts not exceeding $20,000 and $10,000 respectively. The bid solicitation specifically encourages participation from Black-Owned, Hispanic-Owned, Women-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. The project has an estimated contract value of $40,000, with start and end dates currently marked as to be determined. A certified contact list of 30 diverse businesses, predominantly Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), has been compiled to support inclusive procurement. Vendors must complete specific documentation, including the MBD-30 Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form and the MBD-40 Letter of Intent, to demonstrate compliance with the city's diversity management initiatives.