North Carolina eVP #Doc2340361640

CDL Training Program for Offenders in North Carolina Correctional Facilities

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is launching a competitive procurement for a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program targeting offenders nearing release. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Adult Correction - Division of Purchasing & Services - Contact: John Poucher - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified training providers - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive Class A CDL training for offenders - Up to 10 offenders per class - 160 hours of classroom and on-road instruction per participant - Transportation to DMV locations for testing - Medical physicals for participants - Support for post-release employment opportunities - Estimated 60-80 offenders annually (8-9 classes per year) - Price per offender covers all program costs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Training must be tailored to the correctional environment - Initial implementation at Wake Correctional Center and North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women - Potential for statewide expansion after pilot phase - Vendor must register with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal - Compliance with state and federal employment and verification laws - Contract term is one year, with up to two one-year renewal options

Description

This Invitation for Bids seeks competitive sealed bids from qualified vendors to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to provide training for offenders within North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) Facilities to obtain Class A CDL License prior to release. Classes will be offered to offenders scheduled to be released within 12 months. The program will initially be facilitated through Wake Correctional Center and North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) and may expand statewide after the pilot. The initiative aims to address the need for higher wages for former offenders and the demand for truck drivers in the private sector and potential state jobs.

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