IFB 04A7187 Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and Commercial Driver¿s License (CDL/A) Training Services in Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #04A7187 for Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL/A) Training Services in Alameda County. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide a comprehensive 160-hour driver training course that includes both classroom/theory and behind-the-wheel instruction for Caltrans employees. The training will cover Entry Level Driver Training and Commercial Driver's License preparation, with a mandatory minimum of 15 hours of behind-the-wheel training, including 10 hours on public roads. Bidders must be registered on the Federal Training Provider Registry and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, with all training to be conducted within a 50-mile radius of the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge. The training will be performed during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The bid is due on June 12, 2025, with a proposed award date of June 19, 2025, and the contract is estimated to run from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2028.

The solicitation includes specific provisions to encourage participation from small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), offering a 5% small business preference and a potential 5% DVBE incentive. The procurement includes two primary line items: 25 students for the full Entry Level Driver Training course, and up to 75 additional hours of "Behind the Wheel Only" training as needed. While the total contract amount is to be determined, pricing will be submitted by the bidder. Potential contractors must provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, travel, equipment, training supplies, and certifications to complete the comprehensive driver training program. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of accessibility, with instructions for obtaining accessible versions of documents by contacting ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or calling (833) 713-2922. Bidders should carefully review the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to the IFB and provides a more detailed description of the required services.