Specialized Training Services (Re-Bid)

The City of Chesapeake is soliciting specialized training services under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to meet variable annual demand for certified instruction in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens across its workforce, which includes full-time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees in departments such as public safety, parks and recreation, utilities, and medical services. The City expects to train approximately 2,000 employees per year, with monthly demand ranging from 2 to 50 participants, and will require trainers to deliver blended learning programs integrating online knowledge modules with in-person skills assessments using equipment provided by the contractor. Training must align with current standards from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and National Safety Council, with all instructors holding valid certifications, possessing at least two to three years of teaching experience, and being proficient with the specific AED models used by the City. The contract has a one-year base term with four optional renewal periods, and services may be conducted at any of the City’s facilities throughout the Tidewater region, including newly constructed sites like the aquatics center requiring lifeguard training. Proposals must be submitted as a single searchable PDF not exceeding 30 pages, organized into clearly labeled tabs covering transmittal letters, qualifications, methodology, and compliance documentation, and must include proof of Virginia State Corporation Commission registration, liability insurance, and adherence to accessibility standards under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Contractors are required to provide all training materials—including CPR mannequins, AED trainers, first aid kits, and disposable mouthpieces—delivered at least one week in advance of each session, and must issue compliant certification cards directly to students while maintaining detailed records of attendance, completion, and certification issuance. Post-session summary reports are mandatory, and the City retains the right to inspect training quality at any time, rejecting non-conforming work and requiring correction at the contractor’s expense. Evaluation will prioritize technical merit over cost, with 85% of the scoring based on instructor qualifications, blended learning methodology, and experience with accredited programs, while cost accounts for only 15%, making this a trade-off award rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Offerors must also self-certify their socioeconomic status under Virginia’s SWaM program and disclose any litigation history, with no requirement for UEI or CAGE codes, but mandatory use of the State Corporation Commission identification number. The City will accept bids through its electronic procurement portal by the deadline,