The Practical Training associated with MSDGC’s overall Heavy Equipment Training Program will be completed using services obtained through this solicitation process. All practical training will be completed using MSD owned/leased equipment in order to build skills on the actual equipment that employees will ultimately use on a daily basis and will be completed at locations established by MSDGC. The offer must follow the training curricular established by MSD. Once a request for the needs of a Trainer(s) is made by MSD Staff the Offeror will supply a trainer within two weeks of the request. The Offeror will be required to maintain adequate liability insurance to utilize MSDGC Trucks and Equipment as part of the practical training. Section A - CDL Training The annual average training needs for CDL Training are as follows; CDL- Class B 384 hrs., CDL- Class A 200 hrs. The selected Offeror will provide a qualified, on-site, one-on-one Trainer (or Trainers) on an hourly basis to provide practical Commercial Driver’s License Training to employees (Trainees) preparing to take a CDL test in the states of Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana The provided CDL Trainer (or Trainers) must: • Possess a detailed knowledge of practical CDL testing procedures in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. • Verify that the trainee is capable of performing CDL (class A & B) Pre-trip Inspections consistent with legal and standard testing requirements. • Accompany trainees on public roadways as an “in-cab coach,” and properly train them on: o the safe operation of the truck on the road o how to make safe right hand and left-hand turns o what to do when approaching intersections o proper ways change lanes o what to do before entering or exiting expressway o how to properly Stop/start the vehicle o what to do when approaching a curve o what to do before reaching a railroad crossing o what to look for when approaching a bridge/overpass/sign
