3-02. Scope of Work- Crane Training.doc

Scope of Work & Solicitation Response Requirements Mobil Crane Operator, Signalperson and Rigger 1

Training, Testing, and Certification

I. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Background:

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking to contract for Training, and testing for the following three courses. Mobile Crane Operator, Signalperson, and Rigger 1 Certification.

Trainers shall provide instruction, instructional materials, and hands-on training at their location. Vendor shall currently have and maintain accreditation from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). The testing organization must have its accreditation reviewed every 5 years.

Course instruction prepares UDOT employees for practical and written exams for certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is the independent certifying organization providing OSHA recognized accredited crane operator, rigger and signal person certifications.

Students successfully completing the training will receive certificates of completion from NCCCO meeting current OSHA crane operator’s mandate. Expected results will be improved skills, knowledge and safety consciousness when operating or directing the equipment.

B. Mandatory Requirements:

1. Contractor must be accredited through CCO and OSHA as an approved training provider.

2. Contractor must be accredited by NCCCO to one provide the training and have the ability to provide the practical and written testing for our employee’s certification at the contractor’s facility.

3. Contractor must be able to provide hands on training with our employees at the contractor’s facility.

4. Contractor must be able to provide each Certification independently from one another.

5. Contractor must be able to provide training, and Certification on both swing and fixed cab Cranes.

6. Contractor must be able to provide Certification testing independently from training.

7. Contractor must pay all associated fees for Certification.

8. Contractor must have a minimum student Certification success rate of 85%

C. Trainer Responsibilities:

1. Trainer must communicate clearly, concisely having control of the class and provide a positive learning atmosphere.

2. Trainer must conduct themselves in a professional manner.

3. Trainer must be prepared and start on time.

4. Trainer must provide all training materials, books, handouts, software, test material etc.

5. Trainer must provide Instructional and Practical experience to obtain certification.

E. UDOT Responsibilities:

1. A UDOT administrator from our Training Department will contact the trainer when a class is needed.

2. UDOT will provide student information, and any required registration forms for testing.

F. Expenses:

Vendor is responsible for all expenses to fulfill the requirements of this contract. No travel expenses, no reimbursements in this contract.

G.

Deficiencies in Training Corrected By Vendor

The vendor shall promptly correct all apparent and latent deficiencies and/or defects in training curriculum and/or any training that fails to conform to the contract documents regardless of project completion status. The vendor shall bear all costs of correcting such rejected training. If the vendor fails to correct the identified issue within the period specified in the notice, UDOT shall place the vendor in default, obtain the professional training of another vendor to correct the deficiencies, and charge the incumbent vendor for these costs; either through a deduction from the final payment owed to the vendor or through invoicing.

H.

Ownership of Training Materials and Data

UDOT shall own all non-copy righted training material created, developed, updated, and worked on for UDOT. UDOT has unlimited rights to reproduce for their own use, all or part of training material provided or techniques.

I.

Partial and Completed Work UDOT owns, and vendor shall deliver, all work in development or completed work upon request relating to the UDOT project. Work includes instructions, notes, codes, keys, research, papers, and electronic or other data, used for the creation or partial creation of work for UDOT.

J.

Responsibility for Wages Contractor is responsible for all applicable company wages in accordance with the Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.

K.

No Third Party Beneficiaries State and Contractor are the only parties to this Contract and are the only parties entitled to enforce its terms. Nothing in this Contract gives, is intended to give, or shall be construed to give or provide any benefit or right, whether directly, indirectly or otherwise, to third persons unless such third persons are individually identified by name herein and expressly described as intended beneficiaries of the terms of this contract.

L.

Company Contact Changes Any changes to the primary contact listed on the contract cover page, including their e-mail, mailing address, phone or fax number must notify these changes immediately to UDOT.

M.

Change in Personnel

No change in personnel permitted without prior written approval by UDOT.

N.

Invoicing

UDOT Project Manager

Eric Cottrell ecottrell@utah.gov

801 347-4803

Calvin Rampton Bldg

4501 S 2700 W

PO Box 141200

Salt Lake City, 84114-8455

Contract number shall appear on all invoices and correspondence. Invoice itemized in detail identifying clearly all services provided. Invoices submitted in a timely manner.

In the event UDOT is entitled to a cash discount, the period of computation shall commence on the delivery date or the date of a correct invoice, whichever is later. When an adjustment in payment is necessary due to damage, the cash discount period shall commence on the date final approval authorized. UDOT reserves the right to adjust incorrect invoices. UDOT will remit payment by mail or electronic commerce.

II. SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

A. Mandatory Minimum Requirements (Pass / Fail)

1. Certification:

· Vendor shall possess current accreditation from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

· Have authority to issue NCCCO accredited crane operator certifications.

Solicitation response: provide copies of certifications.

2. Trainer Responsibilities

· Provide a response (meet/do not meet) to each requirement listed in Scope of Work Section C- Trainer Responsibilities.

Bids not meeting all requirements in Section C- Trainer Responsibilities will be non-responsive and not be considered for a contract

Write “yes” if trainer meets the requirement or “no if trainer does not meet.

· There must be a response for each requirement.

Solicitation response: provide Yes/No responses (see Submittal Form- Trainer Responsibilities).

B. COST

Bidders must complete and submit “Submittal Form- Pricing” according to the instructions provided on the cost schedule. Bidders shall not change the format of the cost schedule and must submit pricing in the exact format requested for a fair comparison of pricing among all bidders. Bids received in an alternate format may be disqualified.

Only (1) Cost Form is allowed per vendor.

Solicitation response: provide a filled-out Cost Form (Submittal Form- Pricing).

Scope of Work & Response Requirements