About this opportunity
AI summaryThe California Department of Industrial Relations seeks bids for annual automated external defibrillator program management and first-aid training services under a two-year contract. The contractor must manage approximately 150 automated external defibrillators and conduct onsite workplace training classes to prepare staff to handle cardiac emergencies, illnesses, and injuries for adults, children, and infants. Eligible bidders must be licensed to operate in California, registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State if legally required, and certified as first-aid instructors with at least three years of experience. Proposals must include required forms such as the contractor cost sheet, bidder references, and proof of minimum qualifications. Evaluators will review each bid in detail to determine compliance with all solicitation requirements. Bidders must submit questions no later than November 13, 2026. Electronic bids must not exceed 50 megabytes and must be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected], with [email protected] copied, no later than 11:00 am on November 20, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Department of Industrial Relations
- Solicitation No.
- S26BMO001
Scope of work
- Annual Program Management for approximately 150 AED machines
- First Aid, CPR, and AED training classes for workplace emergencies
- Provision of 2-year certification cards to course participants
- Tracking AED component expiration dates and responder certifications via web portal
- Coordination with DIR Contract Manager to reserve and prepare training rooms
- Provision of one instructor per 6-12 participants per session
- Issuance of training certificates within 30 days of completion
- Reporting employee attendance and course completion lists via email
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive, responsible bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Individual or firm licensed to do business in California
- Registered and in good standing with California Secretary of State, if required by law
- Minimum 3 years of experience within last 5 years providing similar services to a government agency
- Instructors certified in AED/CPR/First Aid by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Medic First Aid, or ASHI
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment 1 Required Attachment Checklist
- Attachment 2 Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet
- Attachment 3 Contractor Cost Sheet
- Attachment 4 Bidder References
- Attachment 5 Payee Data Record (STD 204)
- Attachment 6 Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017)
- Attachment 7 Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105)
- Attachment 9 Darfur Contracting Act Certification
- Attachment 10 Detailed Response for Minimum Qualifications
- Proof of instructor certifications
Key dates
- IFB Posted on Cal eProcure
- 10/30/2026
- Deadline for Submission of Written Questions
- 11/13/2026 4:00 PM
- Responses to Questions Posted
- 11/17/2026
- Bid Submission Due
- 11/20/2026 4:00 PM
- Opening of Bids via Microsoft TEAMS
- 11/23/2026 10:00 AM
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic mail
- Instructions
- Email to [email protected] and [email protected], Cc [email protected]. Max file size 50 MB. Subject/naming convention: IFB S26BMO001 [insert vendor name] Bid.
Contract details
- Term
- twenty-four (24) months with a twelve (12) month option to extend
- Estimated value
- $75,000.00
- Place of performance
- Sacramento, CA and specified training venue locations
- Insurance and bonding
- General Liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; Motor Vehicle Liability of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit; Statutory Workers Compensation with Employers Liability limits of $1,000,000 and waiver of subrogation.
- Funding
- State Budget Act
