Commercial Driver’s License Training and Testing Services

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is seeking a vendor to provide Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training and Testing Services through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered DOT-ITB-26-1347-LE. The procurement seeks a comprehensive training provider capable of delivering Class A and Class B CDL licenses, associated endorsements, and related testing services for FDOT employees. Successful vendors must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry and approved as a Third Party Administrator by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Training must be conducted at locations within 60 miles of specified FDOT operation centers, with the vendor responsible for providing all training vehicles, materials, and testing services. The contract will commence on approximately 11/01/2025 and remain effective for 24 months, terminating on 06/30/2026, with potential for legislative extension. Bids are due on 10/21/2025 by 9:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for 11:00 AM the same day. The vendor must demonstrate a minimum 75% first-attempt pass rate on skills tests, with pricing structured on a per-student basis for different license types and endorsements.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be priced per student, with separate rates established for various license classes, including Class A and B CDL training, license class upgrades, passenger and tanker endorsements, and refresher training and retesting. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the pricing structure suggests a flexible, performance-based compensation model. The procurement appears open to qualified training providers meeting the specified technical and administrative requirements. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The contract's geographic scope is limited to FDOT District One, with training locations restricted to within 60 miles of specified FDOT operation centers, indicating a localized service delivery model focused on meeting the agency's specific workforce development and licensing needs.