Workforce Development Training for Pasadena Public Health Department

The Pasadena Public Health Department's Epidemiology and Disease Control Division is seeking a vendor to establish a comprehensive workforce development training program designed to improve departmental operational and program effectiveness. The solicitation, issued as an Informal Selection, targets a training initiative that will equip staff with tools and resources to sustain the public health workforce, ensure continuous improvement, and maintain fiscal responsibility. The training must focus on one of three specific categories: communication and presentation, decision making, or problem solving, with a public health perspective. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on September 18, 2025, with questions accepted until September 5, 2025. The project is scheduled to run from October 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025. Evaluation of submissions will follow a point-based system: 50 points for the technical proposal, 20 points for experience, 25 points for cost, and 5 points for small business status. Proposers must be registered in SAM.gov and have a minimum of five years of experience providing similar services.

Prospective vendors must comply with multiple federal regulations, including equal employment opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act, and Buy America requirements. The solicitation appears to have a preference for small businesses, with 5 points allocated specifically for small business status. Proposers must submit a comprehensive package including a technical proposal, relevant experience form, cost proposal, W-9, business license, and insurance documentation. The project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which suggests potential additional compliance requirements outlined in the attached FEMA Terms & Conditions and CDC General Terms and Conditions documents. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation requirements and specific evaluation criteria indicate a structured procurement process. Vendors must be prepared to integrate with existing public health infrastructure and demonstrate capability to deliver specialized workforce training tailored to the Pasadena Public Health Department's specific needs.