CCRI Driver Retraining Program – Classroom and In-Car Training

The State of Rhode Island, through the Division of Purchases, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive driver retraining services for the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Driver Retraining Program. The Request for Quotation (RFQ25004960) solicits proposals for classroom instruction, closed course training, and on-the-road instruction, with a focus on delivering three primary training components: classroom topics (3 hours with maximum 20 students), closed course topics (4 hours with maximum 20 students), and on-the-road topics (2 hours per student). The successful vendor will be responsible for delivering structured training sessions and documenting student performance assessments. The solicitation opens December 10, 2024, with vendor questions accepted until December 24, 2024, and final proposals due by January 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The initial contract period will commence approximately March 1, 2025, for 10 months, with potential options to renew for two additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Vendors must submit all proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures eProcurement system and provide proof of comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability.

The RFQ is open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the submitted proposals. Annual program quantities include 5-8 classes for classroom and closed course training, and between 200-350 individual student sessions for on-road training across three potential contract years (2025-2027). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the pricing structure will be based on per-class and per-student rates for the different training components. Vendors must maintain active registration in the Ocean State Procures system and possess all necessary licenses and permits throughout the contract term. The state will evaluate proposals based on the vendor's ability to meet the specified training requirements, demonstrate expertise in driver education, and provide comprehensive performance documentation. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the solicitation documents, and no specific technological integration requirements were mentioned beyond the electronic submission process through the Ocean State Procures system.