9090 - PUR7776 Signed.pdf

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FDOT DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

375-040-53

PROCUREMENT

03/19

PUR 7776 (rev.10/14) Page 1 of 2 60A-1.010, F.A.C.

AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TITLE: CDL Class A Driver Training at DOT Training Facility Short description of the commodity or service desired: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training is needed to train CDL operators to further the Department's mission of providing a safe transportation system and ensuring the mobility of people and goods.

CONTACT

Name: Jocelyn Moore Address: 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 20, Tallahassee FL 32399-0450 Telephone: 850.414.4381 Email: CO.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

Internal tracking number, if any: DOT-SS-25-9090-JM

Date posted: June 27, 2025 Last day for receipt of information: July 21, 2025

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with section 287.057(3)(c), Florida Statutes and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Service Required (commodity class and group, manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

86131701 - Vehicle driving schools services 86101715: Road or rail transportation vocational training services

Quantity or Term (as appropriate): 07/28/2025 - 6/20/2026

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate): Corridors Program Office

Performance and/or Design Requirements (intended use, function or application, compatibility etc. requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate): Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training is needed to train CDL operators to further the Department's mission of providing a safe transportation system and ensuring the mobility of people and goods. CDL training is furthering the Workforce Development Program Initiative set forth in Section 339.84, Florida Statutes, to promote career paths in Florida's road and bridge industry and utilize the resources set forth in the General Appropriations Act for CDL training.

Intended source (vendor, contractor): Golden Ink, LLC

Estimated Dollar Amount: $377,000.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate): The Department, through the Workforce Development Initiative, previously acquired Virtual CDL Training Simulators and has identified Golden Ink as the only vendor that can implement these trainings using the Department's facilities, simulation equipment and curriculum. The CDL training program combines classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience to prepare participants to master the CDL testing scheduled and provided on the last days of the training session. Golden Ink will lead a virtual Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory course, provide required Behind the Wheel Training and Certified Behind the Wheel Testing performed by Certified Florida Testers. Golden Ink will also provide additional services onsite, including: Commercial Learner’s Permit awards, Medical Card Examinations, and CDL license printing appropriately contracted and delivered by certified individuals with the help of the Department.

Approved By: (names & titles, as appropriate to Post on Vendor Bid System (VBS), e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Docusign Envelope ID: F71D59BF-833A-49B3-A7A9-0F2A155C5E5E

State Purchasing Administrator

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FDOT DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

375-040-53

PROCUREMENT

03/19

PUR 7776 (rev.10/14) Page 2 of 2 60A-1.010, F.A.C.

Authorized Signature Title

Central Office Legal Review:

Authorized Signature Title

Legal review by the Office of General Counsel is required prior to posting. Please coordinate with District Legal Counsel prior to submission to the Office of General Counsel, MS-58.

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall:

1. Provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in s.120.57 (3) F.S.

Docusign Envelope ID: F71D59BF-833A-49B3-A7A9-0F2A155C5E5E

Assistant General Counsel