C5613670-D, Statewide Safety Training Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for Statewide Safety Training Services to support the Correctional Construction Mentorship Program (CCM). With an estimated value of 2,400,000.00 dollars, the contract is projected to run from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. The selected contractor will provide as-needed safety and health training across various CDCR institutions in Northern, Central, and Southern California. Compensation is based on a rate sheet that must cover all equipment, materials, supplies, permits, licenses, insurance, and travel expenses. The scope of work includes delivering Cal/OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour construction certifications, as well as specialized one-day courses in accident investigation, NFPA 70E electrical safety standards, lockout/tag out, and bloodborne pathogens exposure control. Additionally, the contractor must provide operator certifications for aerial boom lifts and scissor lifts, requiring trainers to hold current certification from IVES Training and Compliance Group Inc. or an equivalent entity. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with price reduction incentives available for certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation up to 5 percent and a 5 percent preference for Small/Micro Business enterprises. Bidders must provide proof of Commercial General Liability insurance of at least 1,000,000.00 dollars per occurrence, as well as automobile and worker's compensation coverage. Submissions are due by November 5, 2026, and must include a signed Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification, the completed rate sheet, and standard contractor certification clauses.