Police Cadet Program Services

The City of Minneapolis, Minnesota is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive police cadet program services. The agency requires a partner to manage cadet support, program administration, and specialized training over a three-year contract period. This initiative aims to prepare cadets for law enforcement roles through structured academic support and rigorous practical instruction. The selected vendor must provide supplemental instruction, academic tutoring, and progress monitoring for all participating cadets. The scope of work includes tracking attendance, monitoring academic performance, and reporting any conduct or performance concerns directly to the City. Additionally, the vendor must maintain detailed records and submit progress reports upon the agency's request. The training curriculum must meet or exceed state board licensing requirements and cover several critical areas of instruction. The agency requires classroom, scenario-based, and practical skills training, including high-stress simulations and mental-health-related response training. Instructors must also deliver training in traffic stops, active shooter scenarios, firearms instruction, and defensive tactics. Only United States organizations are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency requires the selected vendor to perform all contracted work offsite. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine funding, the contract will span a firm three-year duration. Interested parties must submit all clarifying questions regarding this procurement no later than June 11, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the vendor's ability to deliver the complete scope of administrative and training services.