Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, via the Department of Agricultural Resources, seeks qualified trainers to deliver both core competency and continuing‑education courses for state Animal Control Officers under the Massachusetts Animal Fund. Trainers must be capable of designing, delivering, and adapting curricula covering state law, wildlife, animal handling, emergency preparedness, officer safety, and related topics, with the ability to instruct up to 50 officers per session and at least 50 officers annually for continuing‑education offerings. The contract will be awarded on a rolling basis, allowing vendors to submit quotes anytime between the posting start date and the final deadline, with reimbursement rates based on current state‑published rates and subject to prompt‑payment discount requirements.
• Two trainer categories: Core Competencies (must be current/former MA animal‑control officers) and Continuing‑Education (must have prior instructional experience in relevant fields).
• Training can be delivered in‑person, virtually, or hybrid; vendors must provide curriculum, instructor bios, and cost details.
• Small‑procurement classification (≤ $250 k per vendor) with SBPP eligibility preferred; contracts run up to 8 years ending 06/30/2034.
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Contact
Sheri Gustafson(Info Contact)