Crane Operator Training & Certification

The West Virginia Department of Administration's Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Highways, is soliciting a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ 0803 DOT2500000050) for Crane Operator Training and Certification services. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive training, testing, and certification for crane operators using nationally recognized accreditation standards through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). The contract requires the vendor to train and certify up to 15 students per day, covering multiple crane types including Telescopic Boom Crane (Swing Cab and Fixed Cab), Lattice Boom Crawler, and Lattice Boom Truck. Deliverables include classroom instruction, practical testing, study materials, field exercises, and full examination services. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid meeting held on April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Buckhannon, WV, with technical questions due by April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and final bid responses due on April 30, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The training will be conducted at the WVDOH Training Academy, with a minimum requirement of 10 students per class/week, and will cover comprehensive NCCCO certification processes.

The solicitation appears to maintain provisions for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses, with potential preference considerations embedded in the procurement process. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the Terms and Conditions document suggests potential opportunities for diverse vendors. The contract is structured as an Open End Contract with an initial one-year term and potential renewal options for up to three successive one-year periods. Vendors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance and $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability Insurance. The contract includes pricing line items for crane rental, meals, training and certification per student, various NCCCO written and practical exams, vendor processing fees, and expedited processing fees. Though precise budget ranges are not specified, the solicitation suggests the potential to support training for 20-30 employees annually, with the total contract value likely dependent on actual training needs and utilization. The procurement contact is John W. Estep, who can be reached at john.w.estep@wv.gov or 304-558-2566 for additional information.