Training and certification on first aid, CPR & AED

Events DC is requesting quotations for First Aid, CPR, and AED training and certification services (RFQ Bid #25-S-054) with responses due July 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, and this RFQ is designated exclusively for District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) certified local, small, or disadvantaged business enterprises — a restrictive set-aside that limits competition to eligible certified vendors.

The scope requires developing and delivering certified training to approximately 60 security services officers and Events DC employees at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and potentially other Events DC-owned or managed facilities. Training must be provided in both in-person and virtual formats with all materials supplied by the contractor, and the contractor must deliver training certificates upon completion. Instructor certification from either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is mandatory, as is a minimum of three years of relevant training experience. Bidders must submit three customer reference letters demonstrating satisfactory service ratings.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with four one-year renewal options available at Events DC's discretion. Evaluation is based on lowest aggregate price over the contract life. Qualified vendors may receive preference points of up to 12 points based on their DSLBD certification category, including designations for small business enterprises, resident-owned businesses, longtime resident businesses, local businesses, disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned businesses, local manufacturing businesses, and equity impact enterprises. For contracts exceeding $300,000, First Source Employment Agreement requirements mandate hiring at least 51 percent District of Columbia residents for new positions created. Questions are due July 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Pricing must be submitted as firm fixed fully loaded labor rates for training and firm fixed per-certification prices, quoted on an FOB Destination basis and excluding applicable tax exemptions.