Developing Curriculum and Delivery of Texas Wildfire Mitigation Assistance (TxWMA) Workshops

The Texas A&M Forest Service is soliciting proposals under RFP-25-001 for the development and delivery of the Texas Wildfire Mitigation Assistance (TxWMA) Workshops. The successful contractor will be responsible for creating an engaging, collaborative curriculum designed for local leaders, focusing on practical knowledge for emergency wildfire situations and the use of resources such as the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment (TxWrap) and CHaMP. The project scope includes interviewing subject matter experts, designing the course, producing instructional materials, conducting a beta delivery, and facilitating twelve regional workshops across six TDEM regions in Texas. The contract term is 18 months, and all deliverables are classified as work made for hire, with intellectual property rights belonging to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Proposals are due by November 4, 2024, and will be evaluated based on a best-value trade-off methodology. The primary evaluation criteria are the understanding of project scope and ability to meet deadlines, experience and past performance, quality of services, pricing, and references. Contractors must comply with various state and federal regulations, including Section 508 accessibility standards, OSHA regulations, and RAMP certification for any cloud-based services. Required submissions include a signed execution of offer, a drug-free workplace policy, a proposer's questionnaire, and a five-page executive overview. Invoicing must be itemized and reference the purchase order and RFP numbers, with all goods and services subject to inspection and acceptance by the agency at the point of delivery.