Bid guide

How to bid on Online Training Management System for Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

City of Atlanta Atlanta, GACloses October 2, 2026

What the City of Atlanta is buying

The City of Atlanta is looking for a vendor to provide a comprehensive, web-based Online Training Management System for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD). This system needs to support online and instructor-led training, testing, attendance tracking, reporting, and managing member credentials, certifications, continuing education, and recertification requirements.

This is a prequalification phase, which is the initial step in a multi-step sealed bid process. Vendors who qualify will then be invited to participate in an Invitation for Bids (IFB).

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This pre-advertisement notice was published on September 11, 2026. The deadline for this phase is October 02, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted before this time.

A pre-solicitation conference will be held to provide additional details and answer questions from interested vendors. The notice for this conference will be provided separately.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with demonstrated experience providing online training management systems. Specifically, vendors with experience serving fire departments, emergency medical services, public safety agencies, or similar organizations are encouraged to participate.

The system must be capable of providing secure individual member accounts, remotely delivering and assigning training, creating and scheduling classes, tracking attendance, administering tests, and managing various training and certification records, including those related to Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services (GOEMS), Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Council (GFSTC), and Insurance Services Office (ISO) requirements.

How to respond

To access the full details and learn how to respond, you need to view the original posting on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). The event number is PE-66062-NONST-2027-000000473.

Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account. Some Georgia events route documents and responses to an external “Event Link”; otherwise, submit your response as directed on the posting before the deadline.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a prequalification phase, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's relevant experience. Provide specific examples of past projects where you successfully implemented online training management systems for fire departments, EMS, or similar public safety agencies.

Highlight your system's capabilities in areas like secure individual accounts, remote training delivery, attendance tracking, test administration, and managing certifications and continuing education. Ensure you address how your system can meet specific requirements like those from GOEMS, GFSTC, and ISO. A well-organized response that directly addresses each requirement will be key.

See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond

Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.

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This guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Atlanta; the original posting controls.