Description
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) seeks a qualified contractor to deliver comprehensive fire‑service training for its Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) employees. The contractor must supply all materials, labor, equipment, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees to conduct a series of prescribed training courses, ensuring that apprentices meet the three‑year program requirements. The contract is a modest‑value IFB with potential small‑business and DVBE incentives, and all bids must be submitted electronically by the stated deadline.
• Provide full‑service fire training (instructor‑led courses, equipment, and logistics) for JAC apprentices.
• Deliver ten distinct course modules, covering basic to advanced fire officer training and safety leadership.
• Must meet CAL FIRE licensing, instructor registration, insurance, and prevailing‑wage requirements; small‑business and DVBE preferences may apply.