FY26 - Spring Training Mower Operator Safety Training (TMOST) - SP w/ Emergency Conditions

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking bids for a 10-day, 7-hour-per-day Tractor Mower Operator Safety Training Program. The training must be interactive and include both classroom and hands-on training with actual equipment. The training shall be led by an instructor with at least 10 years of safety training experience and shall be based upon the guidelines of the American Equipment Manufacturers Association (AEM). The training shall be provided between March 9, 2026, and March 20, 2026, at various locations throughout the state. • The training shall accommodate 30 participants per class. • The trainer shall have certification or authorization from OSHA and be certified by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) in safety training. • The training shall include tractor driven batwing and Zero Turn Radius mowers and other commonly used highway right-of-way mowers. • Each participant shall receive a workbook, personal protective equipment, and a certificate displaying they have successfully completed mower safety-related coursework.