S26BMO001 "Annual AED Program Management and First-Aid Training"

Solicitation S26BMO001 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the California Department of Industrial Relations to secure annual program management for approximately 150 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and the provision of comprehensive first-aid and CPR/AED training. The scope of work includes performing one annual onsite inspection for each AED machine and delivering certification training for adults, children, and infants covering cardiac emergencies and sudden illnesses. These training services must comply with OSHA and California DIR standards, with certifications valid for two years. The contract has a base term of 24 months starting December 15, 2026, with an optional 12-month extension, and a base budget of 75,000 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience providing onsite training for government agencies and hold certifications from recognized bodies such as the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Mandatory requirements include maintaining specific insurance limits for general liability, automobile, and workers compensation, as well as submitting a Payee Data Record and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Bidders may benefit from a 5 percent Small Business or Microbusiness preference and a tiered incentive for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation. All bids must be submitted electronically by November 20, 2026.