CDL Examiner - Multiple Locations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky State Police, issued a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2300000421) for Commercial Driver License (CDL) Examiner services across four geographic locations: Mt. Sterling, Georgetown, Floyd County, and Laurel County in Mercer County and surrounding areas. The procurement seeks qualified independent contractors to conduct CDL skills testing and examination services, with an anticipated demand of 200 full-day sessions (minimum 8 hours including 4 tests or 12 partial tests) and 100 half-day sessions (minimum 2 tests or 6 partial tests) distributed across the four locations annually. Bidders may respond to one or more geographic groups and must meet mandatory qualifications including possession of a Class A CDL with all endorsements, no more than six demerit points on their driving record, a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of two years of licensed Class A or B CDL operator experience within the past five years, and documented professional training or certifications in commercial vehicle operations and safety compliance. Additional requirements include passing CDL knowledge and skills tests every four years, completion of a 40-hour initial Kentucky State Police-approved training course, annual 10-hour in-service training, AAMVA certification maintenance, compliance with federal regulations at 49 C.F.R. 383.75, submission to background checks and annual check rides, and adherence to strict conflict-of-interest provisions prohibiting testing of family members or individuals from previous training associations. The RFB solicitation was released on January 18, 2023, with vendors' written questions due by January 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM ET and the bid closing deadline of February 1, 2023 at 1:30 PM ET, followed by a bid reading at 3:30 PM ET via conference line. The initial contract period is one year beginning March 12, 2023, with four optional one-year renewal periods available.

Awards will be made on a best value basis using a ranking approach with reciprocal preferences extended to Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders as defined under Kentucky law. The procurement includes preferences for the Department of Corrections Division of Prison Industries as a potential set-aside consideration. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The compensation structure is fixed by the Kentucky State Police at $200 per full day of instruction and $100 per half day of instruction, yielding a potential annual contract value of approximately $50,000 based on the stated 260 available days per year (200 full days plus 100 half days), though actual utilization may vary by location and demand. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system; paper bids are not acceptable. Bidders are required to submit all supporting documentation including Attachment D pass/fail requirements verification, notarized affidavits addressing campaign finance compliance and resident bidder status, and documentation verifying claimed experience and professional certifications. The Commonwealth reserves the right to request additional documentation verifying claimed qualifications and may disqualify bidders who fail to provide requested information upon demand.