Opportunity
Placentia Planet bids #RFP No. PD 26-02
Placentia Police Department Firearms Training and Qualification Program Solicitation
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
RFP No. PD 26-02
NAICS
611699
The City of Placentia Police Department is seeking a qualified firm to design, implement, and deliver a comprehensive firearms training and qualification program for its 53 sworn officers. - Scope of Services: - Develop and restructure the current firearms qualification system to an industry-standard protocol - Deliver live-fire qualification days, including instruction, diagnostics, and remediation - Create custom training protocols, manuals, courses, forms, and instructor materials - Maintain training records and provide post-session reports - Provide contingency for an alternate range meeting all technical and safety requirements if the City range is unavailable - Training Facility: - Primary location: Placentia Police Department Firearms Training Facility, 2995 E. La Jolla Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 (1,900 sq. ft., four lanes) - Instructor Requirements: - Must hold current California POST Firearms Instructor Certifications (handgun and rifle) - Minimum five years of live-fire instruction experience with California law enforcement - Demonstrated expertise in shooter analysis and real-time remediation - Evaluation Criteria: - Experience, methodology, pricing, and responsiveness - Contract Details: - Five-year contract term - Proposers must address potential cost increases over the contract period - No specific OEMs, product vendors, or part numbers are mentioned; this is a professional services solicitation only.
Description
The City of Placentia is soliciting proposals to restructure and elevate its current firearms training and qualification program for the Placentia Police Department. The goal is to implement an industry-standard program that ensures superior tactical readiness and officer confidence, using the City's new shooting range. The contract is expected to be for a five-year term starting July 1, 2026, and proposals will be evaluated based on experience, methodology, pricing, and responsiveness. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and proposals must be submitted electronically by May 14, 2026.