CDL Third Party Skills Test SitesBid Documents

The solicitation issued by the Indiana Department of Administration on behalf of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), solicitation number 26-86221, seeks qualified respondents to provide Commercial Driver License (CDL) Third Party Skills Test Sites across the State of Indiana. The intent is to contract with multiple state-certified vendors who can administer CDL skills testing in accordance with all applicable Indiana statutes and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. Successful contractors must operate test sites and employ examiners that meet specific state requirements, and are subject to audits and potential termination to ensure compliance. Currently, there are 10 contractors operating 14 testing locations statewide, and this solicitation aims to expand or renew these testing service arrangements. The contract term proposes a four-year base period with one optional renewal year, commencing upon contract execution. Proposals are due January 6, 2026, and vendors are instructed to submit multi-part proposals including executive summaries, business, technical, and cost components, with strict adherence to submission protocol and deadlines. The solicitation establishes a rigorous evaluation process with a mandatory pass/fail screening of proposals based on compliance with solicitation requirements, followed by a detailed management and technical assessment scored out of 100 points. The award will be made to the most advantageous proposals considering non-price factors alongside pricing, suggesting a trade-off evaluation approach. Respondents must demonstrate ability to meet infrastructure requirements favoring cloud-based hosting within Indiana state-owned cloud tenants unless justified otherwise, and comply with stringent data security and privacy provisions outlined in multiple attachments governing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) engagements. These provisions mandate State ownership of data, encryption of data at rest and in transit, limitation of data storage to U.S. locations, and prompt reporting and remediation of security incidents or breaches. The contract also incorporates special requirements such as maintenance of required licenses and certifications, adherence to a drug-free workplace, and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Performance oversight includes reporting deliverables and adherence to customer service and technical standards, with the State retaining the right to audit, inspect, and terminate for cause. Payments will be conducted via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), and all contractual obligations emphasize compliance with Indiana codes and information security frameworks to protect sensitive and personally identifiable information.