85625P0002-RFP Defensive Driving Training

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 85625P0002) for a contractor approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) under Part 138 of the DMV’s Commissioner Regulations to serve as a Sponsoring Agency. This contractor will provide certified motor vehicle collision prevention (defensive driving) courses both online and in-person to New York City employees and other authorized participants via DCAS. The contract is structured as a competitive sealed proposal solicitation, with proposals due by January 13, 2026, and an anticipated funding level of approximately $800,000 over a three-year base term, with possible extensions. The services support the City’s Vision Zero Initiative, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities by delivering DMV-approved training that complies with state regulations designed to reduce accident-related points and insurance premiums. The scope of work includes three core service areas: training and certifying NYC employees as defensive driving instructors, delivering DMV-approved courses at city locations, and providing a tailored online defensive driving program suitable for a range of city drivers. The contractor must demonstrate DMV approval for course materials and instructor qualifications, relevant experience as a Sponsoring and Delivery Agency, and the ability to serve participants across all five boroughs. Proposals are subject to evaluation under a best-value trade-off methodology, weighing technical merit, organizational capability, and price, with a 10% price preference applied for certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs). Contractors must comply with NYC-specific regulatory and contractual requirements, including mandatory M/WBE participation goals, data breach notification protocols, insurance coverages such as crime and cyber liability insurance, and various NYC labor and procurement laws. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with contracting and compliance oversight managed by DCAS and the NYC Comptroller’s Office. The contract includes detailed provisions for inspection and acceptance of training facilities and instructor qualifications per DMV regulations to ensure quality delivery and regulatory compliance, and requires contractor adherence to additional City mandates like Executive Order 39, the NYC Side Guard Law for authorized vehicles, and the NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act.