KDHE seeks a Bidder to provide Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator Training. The training classes must include coverage of all required topics as it applies to State of Kansas Laws and Regulations, as specified in K.S.A. 65-34,135 (established in 2007) and in K.A.R. 28-44-30 (established in 2015 per Federal Regulations 40 C.F.R. 280, subpart J). Operator Training is required for all petroleum UST operators within the State. KDHE facilitates this training at no expense to the trainee as an incentive to maintain regulatory compliance. Training facility operators will successfully prevent petroleum products from impacting the resources of the State. The UST Operator Training program has benefited the State through control of losses from UST systems. Per the above stated K.A.R., the UST Operator Training course is required every four (4) years for Class A/B Operators and specialized re-training is required when needed. The Bidder shall provide twenty-four (24) training classes per year in a classroom environment at various locations throughout the State of Kansas as approved by KDHE. Online training classes will not be considered at this time. In addition, the Bidder is expected to periodically update curriculum as mandated by state or federal requirements and/or as requested by KDHE, at no additional cost to KDHE.
