Zero-Emission Bus Maintenance Training and Apprenticeship Program

The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority is seeking a firm to develop and implement a zero-emission bus workforce training program, including maintenance curriculum, apprenticeship and on-the-job training frameworks, and train-the-trainer support.

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority


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2026-REQ-073
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 07:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Description

TARTA seeks a qualified firm to develop and implement a workforce development program supporting its zero-emission bus fleet. Work includes assessing skills gaps; creating a phased training roadmap and role-based competency pathways; developing technical curriculum for zero-emission, battery-electric, hybrid, and related vehicle technologies; and establishing apprenticeship, related instruction, mentoring, and on-the-job training frameworks. Curriculum topics include high- and low-voltage safety, electrical theory, vehicle systems, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices, aligned with applicable industry standards. The contractor will also develop instructor and participant materials, practical exercises, assessments, apprenticeship tools, and a train-the-trainer program; recommend education, labor, and industry partnerships; assess training-related equipment and PPE needs; and establish tracking, evaluation, continuous-improvement, and sustainability processes. Deliverables include a skills-gap assessment, training roadmap, competency matrix, curriculum package, apprenticeship and OJT framework, instructor resources, equipment requirements, pilot evaluation, and implementation materials. Proposers must submit a separate technical proposal without pricing and a separate pricing submission, along with the required certifications.

Classification Codes
NAICS611513Apprenticeship Training
PSCU008Training/Curriculum Development
Smart Codes
zero-emission vehicle trainingtransit maintenance apprenticeshiptechnical curriculum development
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 22, 2026-RFP Issued
Nov 05, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 9, 2026-Presentations, If Needed (optional)
Presentations are listed for the week of November 9, 2026, at this address or via Teams; exact date and meeting details are not provided.
Nov 10, 2026-Question Responses
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 10, 2026-Finance Committee
Dec 17, 2026-Resolution to Board
Dec 18, 2026-Official Award Announcement
Requirements
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Battery_Electric_Bus_Maintenance_Training_&_Apprenticeship_Program.pdfOct 22, 2026 07:00 PM
Project DocumentOct 22, 2026 07:00 PM
B - Declaration of Non-Collusion SHOct 22, 2026 07:00 PM
C - Lobbying Certifcation Oct 22, 2026 07:00 PM
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