IFB 3CA07930 - State Fire Training Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for State Fire Training Services under solicitation number 3CA07930, with proposals due by June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contract, estimated to run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, requires the contractor to deliver comprehensive training programs for CAL FIRE Uniformed Employees, particularly those in the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) program, which mandates a three-year apprenticeship for career advancement. Training must encompass approved courses authorized by the California State Fire Training division, including Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Company Officer 2B and 2C, Instructor 1 and 2, Executive Chief Officer (FO 4) and Chief Officer (FO 3) series, S-404 Safety Officer, and S-430 All Risk Operations Chief. The contractor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees required to deliver these services. Instruction must be conducted in San Diego, California, with instructors maintaining current certification per State Fire Training standards and coordinating schedules with the CAL FIRE Project Representative. All costs are all-inclusive, covering employer payments, travel, insurance, and taxes, and payment is based on actual expenditures incurred at rates detailed in the Rate Sheet, submitted quarterly at minimum but no more than monthly, with detailed invoicing requirements including instructional hours, students trained, course curriculum, and certification status. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) utilizing STD 213 (Rev. 04/2020) under NAICS code 611513 and is subject to California’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025), which are non-negotiable. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a five percent preference for certified Small Business or Microbusiness contractors and a five percent incentive for 100 percent Verified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation. Bidders must comply with numerous certifications, including proof of not being debarred or suspended, not being a scrutinized company, and submitting completed Payee Data Records (STD 204) for tax withholding. Additional requirements include adherence to ADA, prevailing wage rates in San Diego County, worker’s compensation insurance with a $1,000,0