About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority located in Passaic, NJ requires a vendor to provide a complete Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, B, and C certification training service. The selected provider must offer flexible training schedules including weekdays, evenings, and weekends, alongside practical behind-the-wheel instruction, pre-trip inspection training, and basic vehicle control skills. Additionally, the vendor must supply well-maintained, road-ready commercial vehicles suitable for Class A training, including a tractor-trailer combination. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work may be performed onsite or offsite. The contract term is for one year, and the authority is currently accepting proposals.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Passaic
Scope of work
- Provide CDL Class A, B, and C classroom instruction covering theory, air brakes, rules, and endorsements
- Provide practical behind-the-wheel training including pre-trip inspection and vehicle control skills
- Supply well-maintained, road-ready commercial vehicles suitable for CDL Class A training
- Provide State of NJ DMV/MVC certified instructors with valid CDL Class A, B, and C licenses
- Offer flexible training schedules including weekdays, evenings, and weekends
- Provide classroom facilities and practical maneuver area within 10 miles of Passaic boundaries
- Facilitate CDL skills testing and provide options for remedial training
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Criteria | 12% |
| Management Criteria | 29% |
| Past Experience and Performance | 27% |
| Cost Criteria | 32% |
Minimum qualifications
- Current licenses, certifications, and accreditations from NJ Department of Education and DMV/MVC to operate a commercial driving school
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing CDL Class A, B, and C training services
- Facility located no greater than ten (10) miles from the municipal boundaries of Passaic
- Instructors fully certified by NJ DMV/MVC with valid CDL Class A, B, and C licenses
- Registered with Division of Revenue, State of New Jersey for Business Registration Certificate at time of award
Documents to include with your response
- Stockholder Disclosure Certification (Corporation Statement)
- Required Evidence Affirmative Action Regulations
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Certification
- Business Registration Certificate
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda
- Certificate of Insurance
- Company Profile and Proof of Business Registration
- Detailed Training Plan
- Staffing Plan with instructor resumes and certification copies
- Itemized Cost Proposal
Key dates
- Written requests for interpretation due
- at least seven (7) days prior to proposal opening
- Notice of challenge to bid specifications due
- no less than three (3) business days prior to opening
- Proposals due
- Friday, November 13, 2026, @ 10:45AM
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed proposals via mail, hand delivery to reception desk, or drop box
- Instructions
- Submit in sealed envelope addressed to City of Passaic, Division of Purchasing, Attn: Doris Dudek, Director of Purchasing, 330 Passaic Street, 2nd Floor, Passaic, NJ.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial term of one year with option to renew for one 2-year term or two 1-year terms
- Place of performance
- City of Passaic, New Jersey or within ten miles of municipal boundaries
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Comp statutory ($1M limit); Commercial General Liability $1,000,000/$2,000,000; Commercial Auto $1,000,000; Excess Liability $5,000,000; Professional Liability $1,000,000; Cyber Liability $1,000,000