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Department of Water Resources

Project Management Training and Consulting Services

Due
Nov 18, 2026
Questions due
Nov 4, 2026
Budget
$150,000 – $300,000
Estimate
Contract
24 months
Location
  • Sacramento, California, United States
Posted
Oct 28, 2026

SUMMARY


The Department of Water Resources is seeking proposals for training and consulting services to implement consistent project management business practices.
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DESCRIPTION


The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is soliciting proposals for training and consulting services to support the implementation of consistent and effective project management business practices based on the Project Management Institute's PMBOK Guide. The scope includes developing and delivering workshops (PM Applications, PM Essentials, and PM Fundamentals) and providing 1,000 hours of consulting services. The anticipated term of the agreement is two years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • Must comply with a minimum 3.0% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement
  • Key personnel must have a minimum of 10 years of PMBOK-based project management experience
  • Key personnel must have a minimum of 5 years of experience teaching PMBOK-based project management courses
  • Key personnel must be certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute
  • Key personnel must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with current State of California processes, policies, and systems
  • Must provide at least one customer reference detailing experience with State of California processes, policies, and systems
  • Must provide three references for similar work performed within the last five years
  • Must submit proposal under sealed cover with one hardcopy and one electronic copy on a USB drive

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TIMELINE


October 28, 2026: RFP available

November 4, 2026: Technical questions due by 11:00am

November 12, 2026: Answers to technical questions disseminated by 1:00pm

November 18, 2026: Proposals due by 11:00am

January 2027: Anticipated start date

Issuing Agency


Department of Water Resources

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Department of Water Resources. The work is located in Sacramento, California, United States.

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