Wilderness First Aid And First Responder Training

The Washington Department of Ecology is soliciting quotations under RFQQ 2606 SEA for a service contract to provide in-person, instructor-led training for Washington Conservation Corps members and staff in essential first aid and emergency response skills. The training includes basic First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens awareness, Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA), and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses, scheduled according to Ecology’s requirements. The contract, anticipated to start on February 1, 2026, may extend up to six years depending on funding and needs, with performance delivered within the state of Washington. The contract incorporates comprehensive terms and conditions detailed in a Sample Service Contract (Appendix J) and is governed by Washington State statutes, including RCW 39.26 and RCW 49.60.530(3), ensuring statutory nondiscrimination and compliance with state procurement law. Bidders must submit a detailed proposal addressing technical approach, work plan, management structure, staff qualifications, and past experience, supported by a fully itemized price sheet with an all-inclusive price not to exceed $80,000. Evaluation will be points-based considering technical merit (20 points), management (40 points), price (30 points), and preferences for small business, veteran-owned businesses, and workers’ rights certification (10 points). The contract requires identification and commitment of qualified key personnel, with submitted résumés and an organizational chart, and includes provisions for subcontractor monitoring and diverse business participation. Payments and subcontractor reporting are managed through the Access Equity (B2Gnow) system, though detailed invoicing and payment procedures for the prime contractor are not specified. The solicitation process is administered by Procurement Coordinator Michele Boderck, with proposals due by December 18, 2025. The contract lacks explicit packaging, shipping, or detailed inspection protocols but mandates general compliance with contract terms. Bidders must submit complete certifications and assurances, wage and workers’ rights compliance, and diverse business inclusion documentation, with thorough instructions to ensure timely, organized electronic submission in PDF or Microsoft Office formats. The awarded contract will reflect the solicitation’s stated provisions and appendices, emphasizing delivery of high-quality, standards-compliant first aid and wilderness medical responder training tailored to the Washington Conservation Corps program.