DFS JW Notice of Proposed Best Value Grand Award: Fire Training Facilities

The Department of Fire Services (DFS) is issuing a Best‑Value Grant to four municipal or county fire‑training facilities for the purpose of providing live‑fire and related training to Massachusetts fire‑service personnel and other first responders. The grant is structured as a $20,000 per‑year award, initially for two years with the possibility of up to ten additional annual renewals (maximum 12‑year term). DFS will use the facilities for a broad spectrum of training programs, while the grantee must provide access to live‑fire buildings, training towers, classrooms, and supporting amenities, and must accommodate DFS scheduling with a 24‑hour notice for any changes. The grant is awarded under the Commonwealth’s 815 CMR 2.00 authority and requires grantees to sign the standard contract form and related terms and conditions. • Up to $20,000 per year per facility (max $240,000 over 12 years) to cover use of training sites and consumables. • Grantees must provide live‑fire training structures, drill yards, classrooms, water facilities, parking, and related support services. • DFS handles all training delivery; the facility merely supplies space and utilities, with a 24‑hour notice requirement for schedule changes. • Grants are “proposed” – additional municipalities may submit a competitive proposal to alter the award list. • Standard contract, indemnification, and risk‑of‑loss clauses apply; the Commonwealth retains ownership of any deliverables.