029-26 Basic Vehicle Electrical Training

Agency:	State Government of Ohio
State:	Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
Posted Date:	Nov 3, 2025
Due Date:	Dec 4, 2025
Solicitation No:	SRC0000035027
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Solicitation ID:	SRC0000035027
Solicitation Name:	029-26 Basic Vehicle Electrical Training
Original Begin Date:	11/3/2025 11:53:15 AM
Begin Date:	11/3/2025 11:53:15 AM
End Date:	12/4/2025 1:00:00 PM
Inquiry End Date:	11/27/2025 1:00:00 PM
Commodity:	Education and Training Services
MBE Set Aside:	MBE Set Aside
Agency:	DOT-Dept of Transportation
Solicitation Status:	Open for Bidding
Solicitation Type:	Invitation To Bid (ITB)

Solicitation General Information

In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

Solicitation ID

SRC0000035027

Solicitation Name

029-26 Basic Vehicle Electrical Training

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Invitation To Bid (ITB)

Lot #

Solicitation Status

Open for Bidding

Round #

MBE Set Aside

Begin Date

11/3/2025 11:53:15 AM (ET)

Amendment?

End Date

12/4/2025 1:00:00 PM (ET)

Inquiry End Date

11/27/2025 1:00:00 PM

Summary

The purpose of this invitation is to establish pricing for administering training for ODOT mechanics to become familiar with the basic vehicle electrical/electronic systems. This training is to provide basic instruction in the fundamentals of electricity. Participants must be required to demonstrate hands-on skills to perform moderately complex exercises during the course of the training in all specified areas. After completion of this training, ODOT’s mechanics will be more prepared to pursue ASE certifications in either the A6 or T6 categories.

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OhioBuys training materials can be located at this site: https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/Bidder+and+Supplier+Training/02_OB+training

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ITB 029-26 Basic Vehicle Electrical Training 11/03/2025

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Section 1: Intent

The purpose of this invitation is to establish pricing for administering training for ODOT mechanics to

become familiar with the basic vehicle electrical/electronic systems. This training is to provide basic

instruction in the fundamentals of electricity. Participants must be required to demonstrate hands-on skills

to perform moderately complex exercises during the course of the training in all specified areas. After

completion of this training, ODOT’s mechanics will be more prepared to pursue ASE certifications in

either the A6 or T6 categories.

Section 2: Contract Duration

Twenty-Four (24) months from the date of award.

Section 3: Training Requirements

ODOT Specific Program

The Contractor hereby agrees to perform the following services:

Listed below are the Topics covered in the intended program - Basic Mobile Electric

Course Topics:

Safety

Electrical Fundamentals

Basic Physics

Tables & Formulas – Batteries, Resistors, Inductors, Capacitors, Ohm’s Law in series

Circuit Components

Switches, Diodes, Transistors, IC's, Transformers, Resistors, Fuses & Circuit Breakers

Circuit Fundamentals

Overview, Elements, Circuit, Node, Loop, Branch

Circuit Defined - Short Circuit, Disconnection, Ground, Circuit Protection

Kirchoff's Laws - Current Law, Voltage Law

Basic Magnetism

Fundamentals, Magnetic Fields, Polarity

Solenoids/Relays

Electrical Meters

Analog, Digital, Multimeter with LED or LCD Display

Circuit Analysis

Series Circuits - Batteries, Resistors, Inductors, Capacitors

Series Laws - Ohm's Law, Watt's Law

Parallel Circuits – Batteries, Resistors, Inductors, Capacitors

Combination Circuits & Reduction

Tables & Formulas – Batteries, Resistors, Inductors, Capacitors, Ohm’s Law in series

Wiring and Repair

Harness Identification and Data links

Wiring diagrams/Schematic reading

Wiring installation and Repair

Battery Safety and Fundamentals

ASE Automobile and Heavy Truck Testing

Introduction to Multiplexing and Datalink

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Rev. 05/27/2025

Section 4: Course Standards

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification standards will be applied to course content when

applicable.

Section 5: Testing / Assessments

This will provide participants with the information they need to prepare for ASE certification testing.

Section 6: Training Logistics

1. Training class size will not exceed twelve (12) participants per session, but regardless of class size,

there will be no more than two (2) participants per training aid used in class. A training aid includes,

but is not limited to, electrical circuit boards, scan tools, and other special tools.

2. Each session covering all topics will be presented in a four (4) consecutive day format.

3. ODOT will provide the required number of vehicles for each session.

4. The awarded vendor will provide all training materials (written or electronic), audio visual equipment,

instructor laptops, instructors, electrical circuit boards, scan tools, other special tools as necessary,

and travel expenses including hotels, meals, incidentals, etc.

5. ODOT will own all training materials (written or electronic) following the completion of this contract.

6. Vendor will provide the request for the required number of vehicles no less than fourteen (14)

business days prior to the first scheduled training session.

7. The awarded vendor must provide the ODOT Office of Employee Development and Lean and the

Office of Equipment Management with copies of training records from each session, including but not

limited to: sign-in sheets, test results (to include a letter grade and/or actual percentage correct test

score), grading scale, and any evaluations regarding the course within five (5) business days of

course completion date. Information should be sent to the designated ODOT employee by email.

Section 7: Training Sites/Scheduling

The ODOT Office of Employee Development and Lean and the Office of Equipment Management will

obtain and schedule training sites. Training may be conducted at any of ODOT’s twelve (12) district

offices, regionally and/or county facilities within Ohio as defined by the ODOT Office of Employee

Development and Lean.

All training sessions will be scheduled by the ODOT Office of Employee Development and Lean and the

Office of Equipment Management in partnership with the vendor to ensure adequate participant

enrollment to meet the requirements of this contract.

Courses will be possible depending on enrollment population starting in the Summer of 2026 until the end

of the agreement. Invoicing must be received no later than seven (7) business days after each session

has been completed.

Training sessions will be conducted for four (4) consecutive days each week, Monday-Thursday between

the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.to include 30-minute lunch. Instructor set-up time will be available at

the scheduled sites on Monday(s) or Friday(s), depending on session scheduling, during the hours of

8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Vendor will conduct a pilot session prior to the start of the training at the discretion of the Office of

Equipment Management. The pilot participants will be chosen by ODOT. Vendor will make changes to

the training materials and/or how the training is conducted based on the results of the pilot session.

Section 8: Vendor Training Quantities

There are no guaranteed quantities under this contract.

Rev. 05/27/2025

Section 9:

Section 10:

Vendor Requirements

Vendors must submit with their bid:

1. Detailed training course descriptions, course objectives, including participant and instructor training

materials, explanation of training delivery methods, course evaluation, daily schedule breakdown,

hands-on exercises, and pre- and post-testing format(s).

2. A list of instructors that will be utilized for the duration of this contract and biographical information on

each instructor to include qualifications to perform duties required. Minimum qualifications for

instructors shall include at least five (5) years of experience in the field of automotive and diesel

repair and ASE A-6, T-6, or an equivalent certification (for example, UTI, NIAT or International Fluid

Power Society).

Pricing

The price per course will include all the vendor’s related travel expenses. The expenses will include

hotel/motel, meals, mileage, incidentals, and any other related expenses. No other charges will be

accepted by the Department.

Prices will not include expenses for concessions (lunch, refreshments, etc.), nor will concessions be

provided to the participants. Prices will not include a facility fee when ODOT facilities are being used.

Section 11:

Section 12:

Multiple Award

ODOT will accept all responsive bids submitted on or before the specified bid opening date and

make an award to all responsive bidders pursuant to O.R.C. 5513.02.

OhioBuys

Vendors must submit their Bid Responses electronically in OhioBuys before the published deadline date

& time, Columbus, Ohio local time on the Proposal due date. Vendors will not be able to submit Bid

Responses, or unsolicited Proposal amendments after the deadline.

Vendors must allow adequate time for uploading a Bid Response prior to the due date and time. ODOT

recommends that vendors submit Bid Responses as early as possible. If a second round is issued for any

reason, vendors must resubmit their bid if they had already submitted in a previous round, as the

previously submitted Bid Responses do NOT carry over to the new round.

The Signature process takes place after the award now. The email will come from

documents@esign.ohio.gov and will go to the signatory that was identified in the bid submission. The

subject line will be the bid # Signature Request, (example: 101G-25 Signature Request).

No contract can be issued to your company until we receive your signature to complete the process. And

you must have an OAKS Payor ID before a contract can be issued. To obtain that, you will need to go into

https://ohiopays.ohio.gov.

Rev. 05/27/2025

STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS

I. GLOSSARY

The following definitions are applicable to all components of the Contract. If a conflict exists between these definitions and any

definition listed in the specifications or scope of work, the specifications or scope shall prevail.

A. ACCEPTANCE: Approval and retention by ODOT of any goods, products, services or other Deliverables,

delivered to fulfill Contract requirements.

B. AGENCY/ODOT/DEPARTMENT: Ohio Department of Transportation

C. AUTHORIZED DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR: The vendor that maintains written legal agreements with

manufacturers to act as their agent and provide goods, products, or services listed in the bid/RFQ/contract.

The authorized Dealer/Distributor must maintain active and sufficient facilities necessary to perform the

awarded Contract, own title to the goods, products, or services and maintain available stock on a continuous

basis and in sufficient quantity to provide uninterrupted access to the Contract Deliverable.

D. BIDDER: The company and/or authorized representative of the company who has signed and is submitting a

bid response and who will be responsible for ensuring proper performance of the contract awarded pursuant

to the bid. The term bidder, proposer, contractor, supplier, or vendor may be used interchangeably in this

document.

E. DEFAULT: The omission or failure to perform any obligation under this Contract.

F. DELIVERABLE: Any Contractor-provided products, supplies, services, work or product described in the

specifications of the Contract.

G. F.O.B PLACE OF DESTINATION: The Vendor pays, and includes the cost of such in its bid, and bears the risk

for the transportation and delivery of goods delivered to the specified locations provided by the Department.

H. GOODS: Anything that can be purchased that is not a service or real property.

I. INVOICE: An itemized listing showing delivery of the goods or performance of the services described in the

order that must include the date of the purchase or rendering of the service, an itemization of the things done,

material supplied, equipment used or labor furnished, and the sum due pursuant to the contract or obligation.

J. LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER: A bidder who offers the lowest cost for the goods or

services listed in the bid; and whose proposal responds to bid specifications in all material respects and contains

no irregularities or deviations from the specifications which would affect the amount of the bid or otherwise give

them a competitive advantage; and whose experience, financial condition, conduct and performance on

previous contracts, facilities, management skills evidences their ability to execute the contract properly.

K. MBE OR EDGE CERTIFIED: MBE means Minority Business Enterprise and EDGE means Encouraging

Diversity, Growth and Equity.

L. ORDER: A copy of a contract or a statement of the nature of a contemplated expenditure, a description of the

goods to be purchased or services to be performed, other than services performed by officers and regular

employees of the state, and per diem of the national guard, and the total sum of the expenditure to be made

therefor, if the sum is fixed and ascertained, otherwise the estimated sum thereof, and an authorization to pay

for the contemplated expenditure, signed by the person instructed and authorized to pay upon receipt of a

proper invoice.

M. PRIME VENDOR/CONTRACTOR: The vendor who, upon being awarded a contract, becomes the prime vendor

who is the primary source for providing the goods or services listed in the awarded Contract and the party to

whom payment will be made upon delivery of the goods and/or completion of the Contract.

N. PROCUREMENT/CONTRACT/AGREEMENT: All documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference,

utilized for soliciting bids. Upon completion of the evaluation and award of the bidder’s response, the

procurement becomes the contract between ODOT and the successful bidder, both governed by the laws of

the state of Ohio.

O. PURCHASE: To buy, purchase, installment purchase, rent, lease, lease purchase, or otherwise acquire goods

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or services. "Purchase" also includes all functions that pertain to the obtaining of goods or services, including description of

requirements, selection, and solicitation of sources, preparation, and award of contracts, all phases of contract administration,

receipt and acceptance of the goods and services, and financial consideration for the goods and services by either a state agency

or a third party.

P. PRODUCTS: Materials, supplies, merchandise, goods, wares, and foodstuffs.

Q. REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)/INVITATION TO BID (ITB)/COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING: A solicitation

for goods, products, or services in which ODOT invites vendors to submit price quotes/bid responses for the supply of such

goods, products, or services.

R. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): A solicitation for goods, products, or services in which ODOT invites

vendors to submit responses that have comprehensive performance requirements, technical provisions, and

specific evaluation criteria including price for scoring offers. Award is made to the bidder whose proposal is

determined to be most advantageous to the state, taking into consideration factors such as price and the

evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP.

S. SERVICES: The furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a person, not involving the delivery of a specific end

product other than a report which, if provided, is merely incidental to the required performance. "Services" does

not include services furnished pursuant to employment agreements or collective bargaining agreements.

T. STATE: The State of Ohio which also includes ODOT as applicable.

U. STATE DATA: All data and information provided by, created by, created for, or related to the activities of the

State and any information from, to, or related to all persons that conduct business or personal activities with the

State, including, but not limited to Confidential Data.

If any of Contractor’s intellectual property becomes embedded in State Data, Contractor hereby licenses a non- exclusive license

to ODOT to use such embedded data subject to the terms of Contractor’s license agreement.

State Data includes any information derived by or through the use of the services being provided by the Vendor, excluding any

embedded portions of any service that might be in the data or information which might be the intellectual property of the Contractor.

Confidential Data includes data that is required to be protected by law or regulation, is intended for confidential use, and may not

be copied or removed from the State’s operational control without authorized permission. This classification includes data that, if

compromised, may result in loss of life, serious injury, or other harm to an individual or group, or disruption to critical agency

operations.

Confidential Data includes, but is not limited to:

1. Certain types of personally identifiable information (PII) that is also sensitive, such as medical information,

social security numbers, and financial account numbers;

2. Federal Tax Information (FTI) under IRS Publication 1075;

3. Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);

4. Criminal Justice Information (CJI) under the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Justice Information

Services (CJIS) Security Policy and the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) Policy; and

5. Other types of information not associated with an individual such as security and infrastructure records,

trade secrets, and business bank account information.

V. SPECIFICATION: Any description of the physical or functional characteristics or of the nature of goods,

products, or services. It may include a description of any requirements for inspecting, testing, or preparing

goods, products, or services.

W. TIME AND MATERIALS CONTRACT: A contract in which Contractor is paid the following: (1) an hourly rate

for labor actually performed; and (2) if applicable and with prior approval by ODOT, for the cost of the materials,

equipment or supplies actually used by the Contractor. Such rates and costs shall be established through

Contractor’s submission of a price sheet, written quote, estimate, or invoice, as approved by ODOT. Hourly

rates may include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and reasonable profit. Materials

or supplies may include the Contractor’s direct and indirect costs attributable to the work performed.

Equipment may include vendor owned equipment billed at a specified rate or costs associated with rental of

equipment specific to the contract.

Rev. 05/27/2025

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