Crane Operator, Rigger Level I, and Signal Person Certification Training

The City of Tucson is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive certification training for Tucson Water employees, specifically focused on crane operators, rigger level I, and signal person certifications to meet OSHA Standard 1926.1427. The training must be conducted in-person at a Tucson Water facility and delivered by a contractor accredited by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). The certification training will cover Large Crane (Telescoping Boom, Fixed cab) and Service Truck Crane operators, with training available in various course lengths including 8, 16, 24, and 40-hour sessions. The City will evaluate proposals based on three primary criteria: Method of Approach, Qualifications & Experience, and Price Proposal, with the method of approach being the most important factor. Contractors must provide detailed training outlines, sample materials, recommended student/teacher ratios, and documentation showing employee certification. The pre-proposal meeting was held on March 15, 2023, via Microsoft Teams, with proposals due on April 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm local Arizona time. The initial contract term is two years, with potential for up to three additional one-year extensions.

The solicitation appears to have federal transit and housing-related terms and conditions, suggesting potential integration with FTA and HUD requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated for this procurement, the attached documents indicate potential Section 3 requirements that could provide preference to low-income workers and businesses. The contract requires contractors to provide certificates valid for a minimum of five years and administer both written and practical tests to assess operators' knowledge and skills. The pricing structure requires offerors to provide firm, fixed cost proposals inclusive of all associated expenses, with potential for specifying minimum and maximum participant numbers per session. While a specific award value is not clearly stated, the pricing page allows for detailed cost proposals that include direct and indirect costs such as labor, overhead, materials, printing, travel, mileage, and postage. The City reserves the right to negotiate final contract terms and pricing with the most qualified offeror(s), suggesting flexibility in the procurement process.