Award
Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #RFP-17-003P
Confined Spaces and Competent Person (Trenching/Excavation Safety) Training for The Technology Transfer Program
Recipient
Not Specified
Awarded
September 01, 2017
Identifier
RFP-17-003P
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (Ardot), through its Equipment and Procurement Division, awarded a contract for providing Confined Spaces and Competent Person (Trenching/Excavation Safety) training as part of the Technology Transfer Program. The training includes workshops, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts tailored to local Arkansas agencies, focusing on OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, soil classification, and protective systems. The program aims to educate supervisors, operators, and workers to evaluate confined spaces and excavation hazards effectively. The contract period spans from June 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017, with options for renewal up to six additional years. The award was made on September 1, 2017. The procurement involved the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, Equipment and Procurement Division, and the System Information and Research Division. The training services are delivered at various locations across Arkansas, primarily in Pulaski County, Little Rock. The contract includes provisions for invoicing, certificates of completion, and travel reimbursement. Potential competitors for similar awards include companies specializing in OSHA safety training and construction safety education.
Description
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department solicited proposals to provide confined spaces and competent person (trenching/excavation safety) training for the Technology Transfer Program from June 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, with options to renew for up to six additional years. The training includes workshops, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts tailored to local agencies in Arkansas, focusing on OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, and protective systems. The program provides certificates upon completion and allows AHTD employees to attend. The award was made on September 1, 2017.