Indiana Department of Administration #002350000088876

Indiana solicitation for third-party CDL skills test site operators

Indiana is seeking multiple qualified providers to operate third-party Commercial Driver License (CDL) skills test sites for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. - Government buyer: Indiana Department of Administration, Procurement Division, on behalf of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. - Opportunity: Operate State-certified sites to administer and report CDL skills tests; the State is seeking multiple contractors. The notice says the BMV currently works with 10 contractors at 14 sites statewide. - Services and requirements: Provide qualified examiners, testing facilities, and specified commercial vehicles for applicant rental. Providers must generally have at least two approved examiners and a test area at least 60 × 320 feet, and must meet applicable Indiana and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements. - Operations and oversight: Submit test results through the approved system on the same business day, maintain required records and reports, and support inspections and audits. Safety and substance-testing programs are also required. Noncompliance may result in termination. - Financial arrangement: A $10,000 bond is required. Applicants pay applicable testing and vehicle-rental fees; the State generally does not pay contractors, except for approved military fee-waiver tests. - Named companies and products: No OEMs, commercial vendors, branded products, or product part numbers are identified.

Description

The solicitation seeks respondents to provide CDL Third Party Skills Test Sites, and the BMV intends to contract with multiple respondents. Indiana CDL skills testing is performed by state-certified third-party contractors at their locations, in accordance with applicable Indiana and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration statutes and regulations. Testing sites and examiners must meet state requirements and are subject to audit and termination. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles currently works with 10 contractors at 14 sites across the state.

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