Mobil HVAC Training Update

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT03024-1 is a statewide multiple award contract focused on Mobil HVAC Training Update services for automotive technicians. The contract encompasses comprehensive training for approximately 280 participants across Ohio's twelve district offices and county facilities, covering critical automotive cooling and air-conditioning system diagnostics. Specifically, the training will address advanced technical skills including hybrid vehicle systems, closed AC system testing, and handling A2L refrigerant R1234yf. Training sessions will be one-day workshops with a maximum of 12 participants per class, with ODOT providing vehicles for practical instruction.

The IDV was awarded to Genuine Parts Company on October 16, 2023, with a performance period extending through October 31, 2025. This competitive selection contract covers the entire state of Ohio and is classified under the Education and Training Services UNSPSC category (86000000). The contract was competitively bid, with only one vendor responding to the original solicitation. Nathan Jeter, a District Manager at Genuine Parts Company, signed the contract, which requires instructors to have a minimum of five years of automotive repair experience and relevant ASE certifications. While specific total contract value was not explicitly detailed, the IDV provides a structured mechanism for ODOT to procure specialized HVAC training services across the state.