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Department Of Water Resources

Wilderness First Aid, Stream Safety, and River Safety Certification Training

Due
Nov 9, 2026
Questions due
Oct 26, 2026
Budget
$15,000 – $150,000
Estimate
Contract
36 months
Locations
  • Sacramento, California, United States
  • West Sacramento, California, United States
Posted
Oct 8, 2026

SUMMARY


The Department of Water Resources is seeking bids for Wilderness First Aid, Stream Safety, and River Safety Certification Training for a three-year term.
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DESCRIPTION


The Department of Water Resources (DWR) requires training services for Wilderness First Aid (1, 2, and 3-day courses), Stream Safety, and River Safety Certification. Training will be conducted on-site or at off-site locations within California as requested. The anticipated term of the agreement is three years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • Trainers for Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED must have current certification from AHA, ARC, or equivalent.
  • Trainers for Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED must have current Wilderness First Responder certification.
  • Trainers for Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED must have current Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Aid Instructor certification.
  • Trainers for Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED must be members of the Wilderness Medical Society or adhere to its practice guidelines.
  • Instructors for River and Stream Safety must have current swift-water rescue or river safety certification from a recognized organization.
  • Instructors for River and Stream Safety must have current EMT or Wilderness First Responder certification.
  • Instructors for River and Stream Safety must have at least 2 years of documented experience in river or swift-water safety training.
  • Instructors for River and Stream Safety must be able to perform in class 3-4 rapids in at least two whitewater crafts.
  • All instructors must maintain First Aid, CPR/AED, Wilderness First Aid, and Wilderness First Responder certificates.
  • Must be able to provide all class materials and training aids as specified by AHA or equivalent.
  • Must have the ability to train up to 12 students per class with a 1:12 instructor-to-student ratio.

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TIMELINE


Technical questions due by October 26th, 2026.

Answers to technical questions disseminated by November 2nd, 2026.

Bids must be received by November 9th, 2026.

Bid opening held on November 10th, 2026.

Anticipated start date of agreement is January 2027.

Issuing Agency


Department Of Water Resources

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $15,000 – $150,000. 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; West Sacramento, California, United States; Fresno, California, United States.

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