The Police Department is soliciting proposals for investigative supervisor training designed to strengthen supervisors' ability to make effective, evidence-informed decisions when managing investigati...

The Philadelphia Police Department is soliciting proposals for investigative supervisor training for sergeants and lieutenants, with proposals due October 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Philadelphia local time and applicant questions due September 28, 2026. Local Business Entity certification and Local Impact status are positive evaluation factors; no set-aside or mandatory preference program is stated.

The scope comprises two separate two-day, in-person training sessions accommodating up to 20 participants per session (40 total). The curriculum must be research-based and cover effective investigative management, solvability factors, case reviews, resource allocation, wellness promotion, and detective evaluation. The contractor must demonstrate experience training law enforcement agencies and delivering research-based curricula grounded in established best practices, preferably with two instructors holding experience in detective, investigative, or law enforcement work. Training content outlines are due October 30, 2026, and a training evaluation summary is due in December 2026.

The total contract value is not to exceed $27,000. The contractor must submit a fixed-rate cost proposal with line-item cost breakdowns. Payment is made upon completion of training; travel costs are reimbursable only if approved by the Department and in accordance with City policy. The contract term begins on or about November 2, 2026, with the City retaining the option to amend the contract to add up to three additional one-year terms.

The contractor must carry workers' compensation coverage at statutory limits, general liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, automobile liability at $300,000 per occurrence, and professional liability at a minimum of $500,000 with deductibles not exceeding $10,000. The contractor is responsible for compliance with Philadelphia business tax requirements, commercial activity licenses, the 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard, and other City regulations. All materials, reports, and documents prepared become the exclusive property of the City. Applicant interviews and presentations are discretionary and may occur October 9–13, 2026, with applicant selection expected October 20, 2026, and contract execution October 30, 2026. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the eContract Philly online submission portal.