Specifications include, but are not limited to: BEA/OWO is requesting proposals from qualified training providers certified by MSHA to deliver safety training in accordance with the requirements under Section 503 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (MINE Act), Public Law 95-164, as amended. Proof of certification will be required. The selected vendor will deliver MSHA required training for four consecutive years, with funding for each program year to be awarded consistent with the annual MSHA State Grant Program allocation, which is contingent upon the continuation of this grant at the federal level.; To support training, the awarded vendor shall be responsible for conducting the following – • Identify potential construction companies in need of training.; • Contact those companies to generate interest in the training.; • Effectively schedule all training sessions, preferably with smaller class sizes to maximize the learning, interaction and evaluation of the students.; • Conduct training sessions in accordance with MSHA guidelines, with extra emphasis on the first line supervisors, and their role in providing a safe work environment.; • Establish a fee schedule to be charged to trainees such that the total fees collected will total at least 20% of the total training cost and/or other monies available to meet the total match requirement for this grant. Fee schedules must be approved by BEA/OWO on an annual basis.; • Complete all required reports in a timely manner.
