Title
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A Training and Licensing, EXC HR 22-003 (Ordinance S-48851)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Southwest Truck Driver Training, Inc. to provide training for City employees that require Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A training and licensing for some job classifications. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $1,200,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide additional resources for CDL Class A behind the wheel and theory training to employees for City departments which require this license as part of their job functions. The Human Resources Department, Safety Division has an overall mission to ensure that all City employees receive the required training needed to be successful in completing their daily work duties and reduce workplace injuries. The Safety Division has been providing CDL Training and Licensing services in-house. In February 2022, the US Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made a federal regulatory change to Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for CDL applicants. ELDT is now a federally standardized program that is required prior to taking the skills and knowledge test for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The new required program is significantly longer than the previous program provided by the Human Resources Safety Division and additional resources are needed through this contract to ensure timely delivery of the training to new employees that require a CDL. Departments that use this service include Water Services, Street Transportation, Public Works, Parks & Recreation and Aviation.
Procurement Information
In accordance with AR 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination citing Southwest Truck Driver Training as a Special Circumstances - Without Competition. Southwest Truck Driver Training, Inc. is registered as a training provider on the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry and has been conducting CDL training in Arizona for over 20 years.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about July 1, 2022 for a five year period.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,200,000. Funds are available in the various departments' operating budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.