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DEM Water Safety Training Program - Paddle Craft Safety Lessons

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RFP24003882State & Local

Submission Closed03/19/2024, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide paddle craft safety instruction at two state beach facilities. The training sessions are scheduled to occur once weekly at each location, from Monday to Friday, ensuring consistent safety education for visitors engaging in paddleboarding and kayaking activities. The contract aims to enhance water safety awareness and skills among participants, with the instruction being a recurring service throughout the designated period. The solicitation, titled "DEM Water Safety Training Program - Paddle Craft Safety Lessons," was posted on February 20, 2024, under solicitation number RFP24003882. Interested vendors must submit their responses by March 19, 2024, with a Q&A deadline set for March 5, 2024. The contract is managed by Rhode Island Purchasing, with Jonathan Nadeau serving as the primary contact person. The project falls under NAICS code 611430, which pertains to professional and similar training services, and is part of Rhode Island's efforts to promote water safety through structured instructional programs.

General Info

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Rhode Island Purchasing

NAICS

611620 - Sports and Recreation Instruction

Place of Performance

RI, USA

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NONE

Documents

RFP24003882 - DEM Water Safety Training Program

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RFP24003882 - DEM Water Safety Training Program SOW

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ISBE Form - RFP Appendix B MBE/WBE Participation Plan

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Supplemental Bidder Attestation Form for R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-13.1(b)

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PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 20

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMar 19

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Submission Closed

03/19/2024, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyRhode Island Purchasing

Contacts1 person available

OfficeRI, USA

Organization / AgencyRhode Island Purchasing

Office AddressRI, USA

Contacts

Jonathan NadeauPrimary Contact

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

RIDEM is seeking to secure a qualified contractor to run paddle craft (e.g., paddleboard, kayak) safety instruction at two state beach facilities. Instruction would occur once per week between Monday - Friday at each of the 2 designated facilities. Q&A Deadline: 03/05/2024 2PM. Buyer: Jonathan Nadeau