Training and Testing for Asphalt Level 3 Certification

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Asphalt Level 3 Certification Training and Testing services. This competitive selection contract enables procurement of comprehensive training programs focused on asphalt mix design, materials engineering, and quality control technologies. The training covers critical topics including ODOT construction and materials specifications, aggregate blending, mix design development, Marshall and gyratory compaction techniques, testing methodologies, and emerging balanced mix design concepts. Participants must be ODOT-approved Level 2 Asphalt Concrete Quality Control Technicians, with the training designed to enhance technical capabilities of transportation infrastructure professionals.

The master IDV contract is awarded to Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO), with a performance period from June 23, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The contract is a competitive selection type, geographically covering the state of Ohio, and primarily focuses on education and training services within the transportation sector. Training sessions will be conducted at Ohio University's Lancaster Campus, with an estimated attendance of approximately 20 employees per fiscal year. The per-participant pricing is structured at $2,050 for the training session and $110 for manuals/workbooks, totaling $2,160 per participant. ODOT reserves the right to adjust quantities and will base the award on the grand total pricing submitted through the OhioBuys procurement platform.