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Scope of Work
RFP #9000 Electric Utility Specific Training
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) is seeking training for regulatory compliance requirements,
Journeyman level continuous education, and refresher training for electric utility technical topics.
It is DME’s intent to award qualified respondent(s), and to have the ability to award a contract per
work category for one year with option to renew annually for an additional four years.
A: INTRODUCTION
Denton Municipal Electric, a department of The City of Denton (City), a home-rule city of the
State of Texas, is requesting qualifications to select a qualified vendor with demonstrated
experience in providing electric utility regulatory required training, power-distribution &
transmission training, and electric utility equipment training. The qualification responses shall be
submitted to the City of Denton in a sealed submission.
The awarded firm(s) shall have the ability to accomplish all aspects of the requested services in the
category(s) selected.
B: SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Denton is requesting proposals for Electric Utility regulatory compliance training, power-
distribution/transmission training, DME specific required training, refresher training for required
topics, and development of new/previously required training. The firm(s) will be responsible for
development of presentations, presenting, and tracking attendees to the training, providing the
agenda/syllabus and attendance record to DME.
Major training categories to include/but not limited to:
HB4150 Hazard Assessment – Clearances and Slack Span
Operating Instructions COM-002-4 (3-part communication)
NERC Standards
APPA Safety Manual
Electric Utility Distribution Systems (Theory and Equipment)
Electric Utility Transmission Systems (Theory and Equipment)
Areal Rescue Pole Top/Bucket Training
Areal Rescue Pole Top/Bucket Train-the-Trainer
Aerial Lift Device Operator Training
Basic Pole Climbing
Apprentice Lineman or Lineman refresher- simulated energized training
AWARE Driver Training- Classroom and/or Classroom and Driving
Capacitors and Step Voltage Regulators
CPR – First Aid – AED Certification
Digger Derrick Training
Effective Cover-up
Electrical Theory
Rubber Gloves/Sleeves and Cover Up inspection and use
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Follow the Leader- How good leaders create a positive workplace.
Forklift Certification
Metering- Self-contained and Instrument Rated
Protective Devices- Arresters, Cutouts, Fusing, Sectionalizes, and Reclosers
ATO/Vista Gears
Single Phase Transformers
Substation Entry and Basic Operation
Three Phase Transformers (Advanced)
Transformer Refresher and Connections
NFPA 70E – Arc Flash
OSHA 10/30 Hour Training
C: PRICING
This contract is for a defined scope of services and pricing will be solicited and evaluated. The City
will select contractors based on pricing, demonstrated competence, and qualifications to perform the
services described in the RFP. Once the most qualified contractor(s) are selected, a contract(s) will
be negotiated. Compensation will be negotiated per project assigned under the awarded contract(s).
The fees under the contract must be consistent with industry standard and may not exceed any
maximum provided by law.
D: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUESTED
1) DME is requesting that electric utility training be developed in accordance with OSHA/ANSI,
APPA, NFPA 70 standards, and all applicable standards to include but not limited to:
a) OSHA 1910
b) OSHA 1926
c) American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual
d) NEC
e) NESC
f) NFPA 70
g) ERCOT
h) PUCT
i) NERC
2) DME is requesting that training be done in person, on site at the DME campus, unless
specifically requested prior to training.
3) DME is requesting that the agenda/syllabus be provided at least 5 business days before the
training is to be presented.
4) DME is requesting that all attendees of a training session be provided digitally to the DME
Safety & Training division at the conclusion of the training session.
5) DME is requesting certificates for classes that have a regulatory requirement for certificates
to be provided for training conducted (electronic or hardcopy).
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E: DME RESPONSIBILITIES
DME will notify the vendor when any of the services are needed.
F: SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
1. Description of the services that would be provided to the city.
2. Description of the process used to communicate and collaborate with the city and provide
periodic reports.
3. A description of how the firm would ensure the quality and timeliness of communication
with the city. Include guaranteed response times for the following:
o Response to telephone or voicemail messages.
o Response to service requests
o Response to emergency services needed.
4. A description of how the firm would respond to the city if these guarantees above were not
met.
5. Experience of staff -
Respondents must provide a description of the experience, qualifications, and accessibility of
their executives, the project manager, and key staff that will be assigned to this contract,
including the following:
o Description of the individual(s) that would be directly responsible the servicing the
City contract, including their qualifications and length of service in their current
position.
o Describe what you would do to ensure consistency of the service to the City in the
event that there is a change in the primary contact assigned to the City contract and
the process for notifying the City, including the amount of advance notice that can be
reasonably expected.
G: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All vendor(s) submitting for review of contract must meet the following requirements to be evaluated
for selection.
1. Minimum 3 years of experience conducting electric utility distribution/transmission systems
and regulatory required training.
2. Must be able to do onsite training.
3. Must provide example agenda(s)/syllabus for training covering OSHA/ANSI, Electric Utility
distribution systems, and NFPA 70.
H: SELECTION CRITERIA
All vendors(s) will be evaluated and scored as outlined in the evaluation procedures of this
solicitation. The highest ranked vendor meeting all the requirements as outlined in this specification
will be awarded the contract.
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All firm(s) will be evaluated based upon the criteria below.
a) Ability to Schedule Training-6 month advance and ability to hold training in 30
days (FACTOR: 20%).
b) Specifications (FACTOR: 30%).
c) Prices (FACTOR: 30%).
d) Past Probable Performance and experience on projects of this magnitude and
complexity ( FACTOR: 20%).
The total possible score of the submissions shall be scored and weighted as indicated above. Based
on the outcome of the computations performed, each submission will be assigned a raw score. The
assigned weight will then be applied to these scores to calculate an overall score for each submission
for completion of the final scoring process.
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PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Scope of Work
Training Classes (list all that vendor can accommodate) that align with pricing list.
Include:
o Class Title
o Syllabus
o How training will be performed (e.g. hands-on, power point, video, or
combination of delivery systems)
Section B. Compliance and Safety
Confirm compliance with industry standards and regulations.
List certifications, compliance, and safety measures.
Confirm ability to ensure student safety.
Section C. Cost Estimate
Detailed cost breakdown (e.g. cost per class, cost of materials for class).
List number of students per class allowable.
Section D. Acquisition Timeline
Indicate how much notice is needed to present each class.