# Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018642

Minnesota BCA Seeks Educators for Law Enforcement Training Services

**Posted:** September 09, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 2000018642
**NAICS:** 611430

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), is seeking qualified educators to provide a wide range of law enforcement training services through a Master Contract Program.
- Government Buyer:
  - Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
  - Contract coordination by Ashley Scharffbillig
- Scope of Services:
  - Training and instructional services for peace officers, law enforcement staff, and leadership
  - Topics include crime scene and investigative techniques, missing persons, death investigations, human trafficking, labor trafficking, medical and safety certifications, and leadership development
  - Specialized courses such as Ethical Leadership for Law Enforcement Supervisors, BCA Leadership Certificate Programs, and POST Board Certified courses
  - Instruction may be delivered in-person, virtually, or in hybrid formats at BCA Headquarters in St. Paul, MN, and within a 250-mile radius
  - Services include curriculum development, classroom instruction, and conference presentations
- Unique Requirements:
  - Educators must have at least two years of relevant experience
  - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion; small and diverse businesses encouraged to participate
  - Compliance with state workforce and equal pay certifications required
  - All-inclusive daily rates must cover travel and lodging
  - No specific OEMs or physical products are requested; this is a solicitation for professional instructional services
- Contract Structure:
  - Master contract with individual work orders issued as needed
  - Multiple-award contracts anticipated
  - Initial term with options to extend for up to four additional years

### Description

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), is requesting proposals from qualified responders to provide training for peace officers, law enforcement staff and leadership, and for various BCA programs and conferences. The resulting contracts will create the BCA Educator Master Contract Program, a bank of educators capable of teaching one or more topics or elements of the courses, programs, and conferences required for the BCA to fulfill its statutory training mission. The program aims to meet BCA's statutory requirement under Minnesota Statutes 626.848 to provide training for peace officers, with courses corresponding to officers' powers, duties, use of approved equipment, and latest techniques for detection, identification, and apprehension of criminals.

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