Incident Command Systems RFP 2025

The Department of Public Safety is seeking to establish contracts with individuals or companies to instruct Incident Command System courses as requested by the Vermont Emergency Management State Training Administrator. The contract will be for a period of two years with an option to renew for up to one additional two-year period. Instructors will be provided with no less than 5 and no more than 30 opportunities to instruct within one year. Courses to be provided include Incident Command System 100, 200, 300, 400, and others. Instructors must meet the Vermont Emergency Management NIMS ICS Instructor Qualifications and must submit documentation of instructor qualifications. • The contract will be awarded based on factors such as prior experience, qualifications and experience, ability to provide services within the defined timeline, cost, and success in completing similar projects. • The State reserves the right to cancel a course prior to its delivery at any time for any reason. • Instructors will be required to teach courses in alignment with current FEMA standards for material, content, and required delivery hours. • Course logistics, including material and equipment, will be provided by Vermont Emergency Management Staff. • Instructors must provide a computer to connect to the projector. • The State will evaluate proposals based on the evaluation factors outlined in the RFP, including prior experience, qualifications and experience, ability to provide services within the defined timeline, cost, and success in completing similar projects.