Coordination and Training Events for the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA)

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is pursuing a single-source procurement for coordination and training events through the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA), with the contract opportunity posted on August 6, 2025, and responses due by August 27, 2025. The procurement specifically seeks training workshop services and employee education programs designed to enhance knowledge among transit system personnel and transportation professionals throughout Florida. The services will cover multiple training opportunities across urban and rural transit systems, focusing on developing professional skills and understanding of transportation policies and procedures. Key deliverables include comprehensive training workshops that will be developed and executed by FPTA, leveraging their specialized knowledge of FDOT's operational requirements. The procurement supports FPTA's role as a collective voice for public transportation in Florida, working collaboratively with FDOT and the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) to provide essential technical support and educational resources to transit agencies.

The contract is a single-source procurement specifically designated for FPTA, a nonprofit organization with exclusive capabilities in statewide transit training coordination. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The estimated contract value is $144,550.00, with a contract term of one year, covering commodity classes 86132201 (Training workshop service) and 86111604 (Employee Education). FPTA has been identified as the sole intended source due to their extensive experience in brokering training programs, deep understanding of FDOT policies, and unique positioning as the only transit association in Florida with the necessary staff and resources to effectively execute industry-wide training events. The procurement is being managed by Erin Schepers from the Transit Office and represents a strategic investment in professional development for Florida's public transportation sector.