IFB #C001071

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is soliciting bids for a contract to support its Impaired Driver Program (IDP). The selected contractor will provide an impaired driver education and prevention curriculum, an associated instructor training program, periodic program monitoring and reporting, and a comprehensive program effectiveness report. The contract is structured for an initial two-year term with the option for up to three additional one-year extensions. Deliverables include course workbooks, which must be priced in whole dollar amounts not exceeding 20.00 dollars per unit. The curriculum must consist of 16 classroom hours delivered over seven weeks, including four hours of New York State-specific content. Performance may occur state-wide via physical classrooms or virtual formats with live interaction. To qualify, bidders must demonstrate that their curriculum has been validated by an independent entity using standards such as the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices or equivalent expert criteria. Evaluation is based on a quality rating scale from 0.0 to 4.0 across six categories, including reliability and validity of measures, intervention fidelity, missing data and attrition, potential confounding variables, and appropriateness of analysis; a score of 2.0 or higher in each category is required for qualification. Bids must be submitted as sealed physical packages by December 3, 2026, and must include various certifications regarding non-collusion, conflict of interest, and compliance with New York State labor and human rights laws. The curriculum must be fully developed and ready for dissemination by July 5, 2027.