LTAP TTAP T2 Training Local and Tribal Assistance Opportunity

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Special Procurement for the Local and Tribal Technical Assistance Program (LTAP/TTAP) and Technology Transfer (T2) Center, targeting Marion County and the City of Salem. The procurement seeks to establish Price Agreements and Work Order Contracts with qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) instructors to deliver comprehensive training and technical assistance for rural and tribal communities focusing on roadway and bridge maintenance. Specific training programs include Circuit Rider classes covering topics like defensive driving, hazardous materials awareness, work zone traffic control, and Roads Scholar classes addressing road fundamentals, drainage, paving materials, environmental practices, and workplace safety. Qualified instructors must meet stringent experience and certification requirements for each class type, with ODOT requiring instructors to have registered businesses, appropriate insurance coverage, and demonstrated expertise in transportation-related training. The contract opportunity is structured to provide statewide delivery of training classes, course development, and technology transfer activities, with a contract term extending through July 30, 2028. Instructors must submit detailed Instructor Qualification Lists and resumes documenting their specific expertise and qualifications.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions beyond requiring participants to be privately-owned businesses that comply with all applicable laws. No specific incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. While no precise award values or budget ranges are provided, the contract allows for flexible compensation methods including fixed price, time and materials, and price per unit approaches. ODOT reserves the right to conduct interviews with potential SMEs and enter into Price Agreements and Work Order Contracts without further competitive review. The opportunity appears to be funded through federal transportation programs, specifically the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which established the LTAP/TTAP program in 1982. Potential contractors must demonstrate active email and internet access, provide comprehensive insurance coverage, and possess the technical expertise to deliver high-quality training across various transportation-related disciplines. The procurement process is designed to be inclusive, seeking qualified instructors who can effectively support local and tribal communities' transportation infrastructure needs.