Contract - Driving School CDL Award Recommendation

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Forest Resources Division is seeking contractors to provide CDL Driver Preparation Training for its staff. The 3-year contract, with up to 2 renewal option years, will support the DNR's efforts to ensure its personnel can safely operate equipment of all types and sizes, including Class A CDL vehicles, for tasks such as transporting and using equipment to fight wildland forest fires. The DNR has recommended awards to three bidders - Midwest Truck Driving School, Regen Trucking School, and Tri Area Trucking School - with estimated 3-year contract values ranging from $222,000.00 to $245,590.00. The proposals were evaluated based on both technical scores and pricing, with the goal of selecting the best value to the State of Michigan.

The contract is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The DNR has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this service. Interested parties must submit their proposals by November 30, 2023, following the guidelines and requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.