Commercial Driver's License Training and Testing Services

The State of Florida, through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to establish a contract for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training and Testing Services. The contract will provide Entry-Level Driver Training and Testing for FDOT employees required to obtain Class A and Class B CDLs. The successful Vendor must be registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry and approved as a Third Party Administrator and Tester with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The training program must meet all FMCSA and FLHSMV requirements and be completed within 4 calendar weeks. The Vendor will administer CDL skills testing within 14 days of training completion. Bids are due on October 26, 2023 by 9:00 AM local time, with a public bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. The anticipated contract term is from November 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and the bid price will apply to all locations, with the lowest responsive bidder being awarded the contract.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no minority business enterprise or service-disabled veteran business participation requirements, but preferences may be given if submitted. The ITB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.