New York State Contract Reporter #RQ25-013

NYSDOT Advanced Technical Rigging Training for Tree Trimming Staff

This opportunity from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) seeks vendors to deliver advanced technical rigging training for DOT Tree Trimming Staff in Central New York. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Office of Contract Management, Purchase Unit - Products/Services Requested: - Up to four (4) 4-day Advanced Technical Rigging Training Courses for DOT staff - Each course includes classroom and hands-on field instruction in advanced rigging, felling, safety, and storm damage recovery - Training covers tree removal from bucket trucks, hazard assessment, and precision felling - Each session accommodates up to 20 participants and requires two instructors with at least five years of relevant experience - Vendor must provide course materials, workbooks, certificates, ropes, rigging hardware, and specialized equipment; NYSDOT supplies bucket trucks and chainsaws - Notable Requirements: - Training delivered in Central New York (Monroe, Oneida, Onondaga counties; Utica, Syracuse, Rochester areas) - Preference for New York State small businesses, MWBE, and SDVOB firms - Compliance with NYS Department of Labor contractor registration, nondiscrimination, and procurement lobbying laws - Instructors must have a minimum of five years' experience in technical rigging and tree removal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; past similar contracts awarded to ACRT Arborist Training, North American Training Solutions, and Expert Tree Academy - Period of Performance: - One-year contract term, with up to four training sessions to be held during this period

Description

The New York State Department of Transportation is seeking pricing quotes for up to four 4-day Advanced Technical Rigging Training Courses specifically designed for DOT Tree Trimming Staff. This procurement is conducted under discretionary purchasing authority allowing purchases without a formal competitive process, favoring New York State small businesses and certified minority, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by April 20, 2026, and direct all communications to designated contacts. The contract term is one year, and the training will be conducted in Central New York, including Monroe, Oneida, and Onondaga counties.

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