ReBid Crane Certification Training RFQ for Day Labor.pdf

Request for Quote Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

B-29651/22-DL-R-130223

Title: FY22 Crane Operator Training, Evaluation and Certification - ReBid

1. Statement of Work:

IDOT Day Labor section is in need of a vendor who can provide each crane operator-in-training with sufficient training, through a combination of formal and practical instruction, to ensure that the operator-in-training develops the skills, knowledge and ability to recognize and avert risk necessary to operate the equipment safely for assigned work. The result should be an adequate number of certified crane operators for mobile cranes in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards [29 CFR 1926, Subpart CC]. The daily operations of the Day Labor staff include operation of various types of cranes, including, but not limited to:

• Articulating Boom Crane/knuckleboom

• Mechanic’s Service Trucks

• Overhead (Bridge) Crane

• JLG with side-shifting boom

In order to ensure the Day Labor operators are properly trained, evaluated and certified, the vendor shall provide classroom training with a graded written examination and a practical examination/evaluation for each operator on the specific crane they will be operating as certification. The vendor shall allow for adequate training and evaluation time to ensure the operators understand their duties and the safe operation of the cranes. If approved by National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)™, online content may be acceptable for refresher classes.

2. Vendor Specifications:

The vendor shall ensure the crane training, evaluation and certification is compliant with the OSHA crane certification requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1926.1427(j).

The vendor shall provide both parts of the certification testing:

a.) a written examination that includes the safe operating procedures for the particular type of equipment the student will be operating, and technical understanding of the subject matter required in 29 CFR 1926.1427(j) and b.) an in-class practical exam showing the student has the skills needed to safely operate the equipment, including, among other skills, the ability to properly use load chart information and recognize terms required in the shift inspection [29 CFR 1926.1427(f)].

The vendor must be accredited by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)™ for written testing materials, practical examinations, test administration, grading, equipment and personnel that is reviewed at least every three (3) years.

The Day Labor operator training and evaluation shall result in their NCCCO™ certification based upon equipment type, or type and capacity that is valid for five years.

The vendor can determine the length of the training course and combine modules to match the needs of the Day Labor operators.

The vendor must work with Day Labor on ensuring the hands-on evaluations are performed in accordance with NCCCO™ and are relevant to their typical work tasks. Adequate practice time per student shall be provided for the hands-on portion.

The vendor shall provide copies of all training materials to the IDOT Occupational Safety and Health Unit for appropriate training recordkeeping purposes only.

3. Mandatory Requirements:

The vendor must provide documentation, with the submission of their quote, of current certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO™) as recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

The instructor must be NCCCO™ certified and have at least 8 years of practical experience in operating and certifying crane operators. A copy of their resume/CV and certification must be provided at least 30 days prior to each class.

The Vendor shall maintain an 85% passing rate for the total of the three courses, or the Vendor must offer a retake at no cost to the individuals that did not pass, until the threshold of 85% passing is met.

The vendor shall provide copies of the written training materials to be used with the submission of quotes, electronic versions preferred for review.

The vendor must provide copies of the operator NCCCO™ certification within seven days of payment of the invoice to IDOT-OSHU.

The vendor must work with the Day Labor section on an amenable training schedule, including dates, times and locations (for hands-on). Length of each course will be determined by vendor. The classroom training will be held at the Day Labor location in Springfield, IL.

Each course shall be able to accommodate 6 students.

The vendor must allow for other IDOT employees other than Day Labor staff to audit all or part of these training classes and evaluations.

These training courses will be completed before June 30, 2022.

4. Submission Requirements:

The vendor shall provide copies of the company and instructor NCCCO™ accreditation, the instructor’s resume/CV and training materials with their quotes.

5. Pricing:

The total must be all inclusive of salary, benefits, travel, insurance, overhead, equipment expense, training materials and other associated expenses.

All testing fees should be included in the Items and Description section.

Pricing shall be submitted in the following format:

ITEMS & Description Length of Session

Estimated No. Student per Class

Per Class

Total

NCCCO™ Fixed Cab* Certification Training Core Exam and Fixed Cab Specialty Training/Testing

NCCCO™ Articulated Boom Crane Training and Testing – Core Exam and Knuckleboom Certification Training Written and Practical Exam

NCCCO™ Overhead Cranes Core Exam and Specialty Training/Testing

Written and Practical Exam Site Registration with NCCCO™

N/A N/A

Trainer Travel Fees N/A N/A

Estimated Grand Total:

*fixed cab (boom truck) certification should include the following NCCCO™ certifications: small telescopic fixed cab crane, boom truck and service truck.

6. Location:

The Vendor shall coordinate with IDOT/Day Labor on the provision of a conference room, a field training area and the equipment required for the training at our Facility located at: 505 North MacArthur Blvd. in Springfield, Illinois

7. Award Determination:

Award will be made to the lowest bidder meeting all the mandatory and submission requirements.