Contracted 3rd Party Testers-Certified Trainer

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued a restricted Request for Quotations (RFQ 353R08) seeking contracted Third Party Testers to become Certified Trainers and develop a comprehensive training program for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Examiners. This procurement is specifically targeted at current Third Party Testers with at least three years of experience providing CDL Skills testing for Class A and Class B vehicles, who have maintained a clean audit history without disciplinary actions in the past five years. The primary deliverables include developing and implementing a training program with a maximum student-to-trainer ratio of 3:1, designating training facilities that meet PennDOT's security and testing standards, and providing both initial (5-day) and refresher (3-day) training courses for CDL examiners. Evaluation criteria will focus on understanding the project requirements, proposed work plan, personnel qualifications, and training fees. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2015, with proposals due by May 22, 2015, covering jurisdictions including Mercer County and Lewistown Borough.

This procurement is exclusively available to suppliers with an active contract under PennDOT's previous Request for Applications (RFA 353R08) for Third Party Commercial Driver's License Skills Testing Services, effectively restricting competition to pre-qualified vendors. The RFQ does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specify precise award values. Vendors must submit detailed documentation, including a comprehensive application (DL-408CD), training facility descriptions, trainer resumes, and proposed training costs. The application requires information about the company's CDL testing experience, number of employed examiners, training site capabilities, and vehicle accommodations. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the document outlines standard training course costs per examiner for initial and refresher training. PennDOT will conduct facility inspections and reserves the right to rescind authorization if training programs do not meet their stringent requirements.