27TALBWB2 | CPR Training | RFR

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) seeks a vendor to design and deliver a statewide CPR/AED train‑the‑trainer professional‑learning program for K‑12 school personnel, provide associated training equipment, and offer technical assistance and evaluation services. The effort must be completed by 30 June 2027, with a total budget not to exceed $425,000. Vendors may self‑perform or subcontract, but must demonstrate experience with PK‑12 education, manage subcontractors, meet digital‑accessibility standards, and include a supplier‑diversity plan. • Provide train‑the‑trainer CPR/AED instruction, certification pathways, and hands‑on practice for educators, nurses, athletic trainers, and administrators. • Supply adult, child, and infant manikins, AED trainers, consumables, and a distribution plan for sustainable use post‑project. • Deliver ongoing technical assistance, data reporting, and a sustainability plan aligned with the 2023 Massachusetts CHPE Framework. • Submit an itemized budget covering personnel, subcontractors, equipment, certification fees, and evaluation within the $425 k ceiling. • Comply with DESE’s digital‑accessibility contract, CORI background‑check requirements, and a minimum 1 % Supplier Diversity commitment (higher percentages earn evaluation points).