(RFI) Pipeline Damage Prevention TrainingBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) and Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) are conducting a Request for Information (RFI 25-82749) for Pipeline Damage Prevention Training targeting excavators who have violated Indiana 811 law. The procurement seeks to gather information about providing approximately 50 monthly training sessions, currently lasting 1.5-2.5 hours and including a mandatory pass/fail test. The training is designed for excavators who have violated state underground utility damage prevention regulations, with the IURC providing a 50+ slide presentation as core training content. Potential providers must be capable of delivering both in-person and virtual training sessions, with responsibilities including facility and equipment procurement, participant fee collection, and potential content development subject to IURC approval. Key evaluation criteria will likely include training delivery methods, scheduling flexibility, payment processes, trainer qualifications, and strategies for participant engagement and compliance. Responses to this RFI are due by March 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with submissions to be emailed to Liosborne@idoa.in.gov.

The RFI documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for respondents, though the Q&A template suggests potential considerations for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (IVOSB). The current training fee structure ranges from $700 per session for up to 5 individuals from one company to $1,500 for unlimited attendees from the same organization, with the trainer collecting and retaining all training fees directly from participants. In 2024, 617 training sessions were conducted, compared to 443 in 2023, indicating a potential growth market for the selected training provider. The training content is currently available in both English and Spanish through SafeDigIndiana.com, and the IURC intends to use this RFI to potentially develop a future competitive solicitation. No specific contract value or budget range is currently disclosed, as this is a market research initiative to inform a potential future Request for Proposal (RFP).