How to bid on the RIDOT Employee Training Program for the State of Rhode Island

What the agency is buying

The State of Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is looking for a vendor to create, deliver, and evaluate various training programs. These programs will support the professional, technical, and safety development of RIDOT employees, as well as members of the Rhode Island municipal and tribal transportation workforce. The goal is to improve employee skills, workplace effectiveness, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

This is an opportunity to secure a three-year agreement to provide essential training services to a state agency and its partners.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on April 02, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is April 03, 2028, at 4:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your proposal before this exact time and date.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in education and training program development and delivery. Vendors should have experience in creating comprehensive training that addresses professional, technical, and safety development, and can ensure compliance with regulations. This is an open enrollment technical proposal, meaning the agency is seeking qualified vendors for a long-term agreement. Vendors who previously received contracts from solicitation OET26006156 do not need to apply again.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation, you need to go to Ocean State Procures (OSP), Rhode Island's statewide procurement portal. Viewing the bid details is public and does not require an account. To download documents or submit your response, you will need a free OSP (WebProcure) account. Make sure to complete your submission before the stated deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly outline your experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs. Highlight your ability to address professional, technical, and safety development needs. Provide specific examples of how your training programs have enhanced employee skills and strengthened workplace effectiveness. Demonstrate your understanding of state and federal regulations relevant to transportation workforce training. Ensure your proposal clearly articulates your methodology for program evaluation and how you will measure success. Pay close attention to all instructions within the solicitation documents to ensure your submission is complete and compliant.