IFB # 10223001 for Wilderness First Aid and River Safety Training

You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 10223001 for Wilderness First Aid (1, 2 and 3-day courses), Stream Safety, and River Safety Certification Training. The anticipated term of this agreement is three years.

The Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Wilderness First Aid (1, 2 and 3-day courses), Stream Safety, and River Safety Certification Training on an as needed basis.

The Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Wilderness First Aid (1, 2 and 3-day courses), Stream Safety, and River Safety Certification Training on an as needed basis.

Location Where Work Will Be Performed

Training services will be conducted on-site and/or off-site locations as requested by DWR or the Contractor within the State of California. See Scope of Work for details.

Bidder Minimum Qualifications

For Trainers in Wilderness First Aid / Automated External Defibrillator / Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Child and Infant CPR Training:

• Proof of Certification with the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross (ARC), or other training providers offering equivalent certifications that meet or exceed nationally recognized CPR/AED instructional standards.
• Have current Wilderness First Responder certification.
• Have current Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Aid Instructor certification.
• Proof of membership in a Wilderness Medical Society or documented adherence to current Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines

All instructors who will teach River and Stream Safety Courses under this contract must:

• Have current certifications in swift-water rescue or river safety from a recognized organization such as Rescue 3 International, American Canoe Association Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue, or equivalent certification from an accredited training provider.
• Have a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
• Have documented experience providing river or swift-water safety training, rescue instruction, or related field training for a minimum of 2 years.
• Have the ability to perform in class 3-4 rapids in at least two whitewater crafts (i.e. raft, kayak, river board or canoe). This will include choosing safe lines, catching eddies, ferrying skills, and self-rescue skills.

All instructors who will provide services under this contract must have and maintain the following certificates or equivalents:

• First Aid
• CPR/AED
• Wilderness First Aid
• Wilderness First Responder

Submission

Bids must be submitted by United States Postal Service (USPS) mail, hand delivery, United Parcel Service (UPS), express mail, or Federal Express. All bids must be submitted under sealed cover. The sealed cover must be plainly marked with the IFB title and number, must show your firm's name and address, and must be marked with "DO NOT OPEN."

A minimum of two signed bids must be submitted. One bid must be submitted in hardcopy. One bid must be submitted in an electronic format (Word and/or PDF File) on a USB Drive. Both bids must be signed and submitted in the same envelope.

All bids must include original signatures on the *Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet* and any other documents specified in the *Bid Checklist*. Bids received after the due date and time will be returned unopened to the prospective bidder.

Bid Opening

Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read via a TEAMS link on **November 10, 2026 at 11:00am pst**.

Evaluation

The final selection will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible bid meeting the specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after consideration of any applicable preferences.

Term

The anticipated term of this agreement is three years. Anticipated start date of agreement is January 2027.