Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004142
Minneapolis Police Cadet Program Training and Equipment Procurement
Posted
May 29, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
0000004142
NAICS
339920, 611430, 423910
The City of Minneapolis Police Department is seeking a qualified training provider to deliver a comprehensive Police Cadet Program for up to 60 cadets per cohort. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis Police Department - Contracting managed by City of Minneapolis, 505 Fourth Ave S, Room 310, Minneapolis, MN - Products and Equipment Requested: - Handguns with three magazines per cadet (30 units) - Handgun ammunition (30,000 rounds) - Inert/dummy handgun rounds (300 units) - Rifles with slings and two magazines per cadet (30 units) - Rifle ammunition (3,000 rounds) - Force-on-Force/UTM marking rounds (quantity as required) - Patrol rifles for cadet use (quantity as required) - Eye and ear protection and other firearm-related supplies - Services Requested: - Delivery and management of the Police Cadet Training Program, including classroom, scenario-based, and practical skills training - Training must meet Minnesota POST Board licensing requirements and include firearms, defensive tactics, mental health response, high-stress scenarios, traffic stops, active shooter response, use-of-force, and de-escalation - Cadet support services: academic support, tutoring, attendance and performance tracking, reporting, and program administration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Provider must supply all training equipment and materials - Program must accommodate up to 60 cadets in two simultaneous cohorts - Training schedule includes weekdays and select Saturdays - Compliance with Minnesota POST Board standards and City diversity/inclusion programs - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified training institutions and equipment suppliers
Description
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting proposals from qualified training institutions to deliver both academic instruction and practical skills required for the mandated law enforcement curriculum for Minneapolis Police cadets. The program aims to certify cadets through the Professional Peace Officer Education Coordinator, qualifying them to sit for the Minnesota POST licensing exam. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's eSupplier Portal by June 26, 2026. The solicitation includes detailed scope of services, terms and conditions, and cost breakdown attachments.