Crane Operator Training & Certification

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Highways in Tucker County, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Crane Operator Training and Certification contract (Solicitation No. CRFQ DOT2500000050). The procurement seeks a vendor to provide complete training, testing, and certification services for crane operators, covering multiple crane types including Telescopic Boom Crane (Swing Cab and Fixed Cab), Lattice Boom Crawler, and Lattice Boom Truck. The vendor will be responsible for delivering classroom instruction, training manuals, field exercises, practical examinations, and written testing for up to 15 students per day, with a maximum training period of five days per week. All training and certification must comply with National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) standards, and the vendor must provide qualified instructors, necessary facilities, equipment, and materials. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Buckhannon, WV, with technical questions due by April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and final bids due on April 30, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The contract will be awarded to the vendor offering the lowest overall total cost on the Pricing Pages, with an estimated annual need of 20 to 30 employees requiring certification.

The contract appears to be open to various business types, with specific provisions for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses to identify themselves during the bidding process. Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and may be subject to a $125 registration fee. The procurement includes mandatory insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the pricing structure includes 22 line items covering various aspects of training and certification, suggesting a comprehensive and potentially significant contract value. The initial contract period is one year, with potential renewal options for up to three successive one-year periods. Funding is contingent upon legislative appropriation, and the contract includes provisions for termination if funds become unavailable. The contract will be delivered to the Division of Highways Equipment Division located at 83 Brushy Fork Road in Buckhannon, West Virginia, with payment processed via electronic funds transfer or P-Card.