RIDOT: Employee Training Program

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is seeking qualified vendors through an Open Enrollment Master Price Agreement to design, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training programs supporting the professional, technical, and safety development of RIDOT employees and members of the Rhode Island municipal and tribal transportation workforce. This three-year agreement will remain open for continuous submissions, with proposals evaluated at the State's convenience. The training programs must enhance employee skills, strengthen workplace effectiveness, and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through Ocean State Procures by April 3, 2028, at 4:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from April 2, 2026, at 3:45 PM EDT through March 25, 2028, at 5:00 PM EDT. Required qualifications include current registration with the State of Rhode Island, all necessary professional licenses, SAM.gov registration prior to award, and submission of either a Financial Review Report or Audited Financials. Vendors must maintain specified insurance coverage including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), workers compensation ($100,000 each accident), automobile liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and professional liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence). Notably, vendors who received contracts under solicitation OET26006156 are not required to reapply.

This procurement has statewide applicability and may be utilized by all State agencies, municipalities, quasi-governmental organizations, and the Legislative and Judicial branches. Vendors must comply with Minority Business Enterprise participation requirements and submit an executed MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form with their proposals. The State will assess a 0.33% contract administrative fee on eligible contracts effective January 1, 2026, to be withheld from vendor invoices. Pricing will be determined on an as-needed basis through mini-bid quotes issued by user agencies to vendors on the qualified list, with rates provided representing maximum charges. The agreement includes a three-year term with potential for annual renewal at the Division of Purchases' discretion. All proposals must comply with standard procurement regulations, federal compliance requirements including Title VI Assurances and ADA compliance, and standard State of Rhode Island General Conditions of Purchase terms. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this open enrollment solicitation.