26-057 ¿ Commercial Driver License (CDL) Basic Skills Test Training for Employer Testing Program (ETP) Examiners in Southern California

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is soliciting bids for Commercial Driver License (CDL) basic skills test training for Employer Testing Program (ETP) examiners in Southern California under solicitation number 26-057. The contract requires a qualified contractor to deliver a four-day training program to new and recertifying ETP examiners at a facility located within 80 miles of either the Fontana or Gardena CDTCs, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Training content must align with the 2019 and/or 2023 California CDL Examiner Manual, and the facility must be inspected and approved by the DMV Project Manager prior to any training sessions, ensuring compliance with specific vehicle and layout standards including air brake systems and a minimum 26,001 lbs GVWR. The base contract term is 24 months with a potential 12-month extension at the agency’s discretion. The contractor is prohibited from using subcontractors and must ensure all instructors have at least three years of verifiable commercial driver training experience, with resumes submitted as part of the bid. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning the lowest responsible and responsive bid meeting all requirements will be selected. Bidders must submit a single non-fillable PDF containing all required attachments, including a Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Cost Sheet, Payee Data Record, and certifications regarding Small Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation, although DVBE participation is required at a minimum 3% level with documented commercially useful functions. The bid must be emailed to DMV [email hidden] by May 22, 2026, with the specific subject line format required, and must not exceed 100 MB in size. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence with the State of California named as an additional insured, workers’ compensation coverage if applicable, and insurance carriers must meet A.M. Best ratings of “A” or better with financial size category VII or higher. Invoices must be emailed to [email hidden] with all required details and no federal payment systems are used. The contract also mandates compliance with California civil rights laws, federal nondiscrimination statutes, and requires full disclosure of any use of generative AI tools, with non-disclosure resulting in disqualification.