SEPA for Training Courses for Urban Search and Rescue Teams

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on behalf of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task Force, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 26-05 for qualified vendors to provide specialized Urban Search and Rescue training. The scope of work requires the delivery of two specific courses: Heavy Equipment Rigging Specialist Training, planned for fall 2026, and Task Force Leader Training, scheduled for early 2027. Vendors must provide FEMA curriculum equivalent certifications and tokens for computer-based training portions, with a combined cost cap of 103,000 dollars. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Montgomery County Procurement Portal by March 19, 2026, and must include separate technical and cost proposals along with required certifications. The contract is governed by Montgomery County Standard Terms and Conditions and a Federal Grant Addendum, necessitating strict compliance with OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements and federal cost principles. Key requirements include maintaining a drug-free workplace, adhering to nondiscrimination and affirmative action mandates under Executive Order 11246, and complying with the Pennsylvania Steel Procurement Act. Contractors must disclose any organizational conflicts of interest and adhere to specific records retention periods, which range from three to seven years depending on the funding source. Award selection is based on identifying the most advantageous proposal from a responsive and responsible offeror.