Description
The City of Spokane is seeking a qualified vendor to provide city‑wide Commercial Driver License (CDL) training services, covering Classes A, B, C, upgrades, and associated endorsements. The contract is an informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) with a three‑year term, fixed pricing for the first two years and a capped increase of up to 2.9 % for the third year. Training must meet federal and Washington State curriculum requirements, be delivered at the vendor’s facilities using vendor‑owned equipment, and include record‑keeping, optional on‑site testing support, and remedial training. The solicitation was posted in early October 2020, with proposals due by 11 a.m. on 21 Oct 2020; work was scheduled to commence in November 2020. The award was recorded on 17 Dec 2020, and the contract may be renewed by mutual agreement after the initial term.
• Mandatory qualifications: Washington‑state business license, ≥5 years CDL‑training experience, certification by the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.
• Scope includes Class A (≈4 weeks), Class B/C (≈2 weeks), upgrades, and multiple endorsements (Tanker, Passenger, School‑bus).
• Optional services: accompaniment to DOL test facility, accident‑related proficiency evaluations, refresher courses, and remedial training on an hourly basis.