Explosive Training

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive explosive training, testing, and certification program through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered DOT1860226. The procurement seeks a qualified firm to provide blasting training services over a 6-year period, covering technical and theoretical aspects of explosives, including storage, transportation, and practical applications. Mandatory requirements for bidders include submission of a Supplier Information form, Attachment A (Terms and Conditions), professional licenses and certifications, Attachment B (Scope of Work), and Attachment C (Cost Schedule). The bid opening is scheduled for October 17, 2017, at 9:00 AM MST, with a closing deadline of November 1, 2017, at 6:00 PM MST. Potential bidders must meet both State of Utah requirements and Federal laws for explosive materials regulation and certification, with the procurement categorized under commodity codes 86100 for vocational training services and 12130 for explosive materials.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. Interested vendors should contact Paul Kikuchi at pkikuchi@utah.gov for detailed inquiries about the procurement. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract appears to be a multi-year agreement for comprehensive explosives training services. The procurement is being conducted in US Dollars, and potential bidders will need to demonstrate professional competency in explosive training methodologies, regulatory compliance, and certification processes. Vendors should carefully review all attachments and requirements to ensure full compliance with the solicitation's specifications and to prepare a competitive response.