City of Urbandale - Mobile Elevating Work Platform Training Services - RFP 2026
City of UrbandaleCity · Urbandale, IA- Due
- Nov 1, 2026
- 15 days left
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- John Konior
- (515) 331-6703
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Urbandale is seeking proposals from qualified safety consulting or technical training firms to deliver onsite, OSHA-compliant safety training for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). The training must cover both Class 3A (Scissor Lifts) and Class 3B (Boom Lifts / Aerial Platforms) for approximately 8 facilities staff in Urbandale, Iowa, adhering to OSHA 1926.453 standards. Training will consist of classroom/theoretical instruction and hands-on practical evaluation using onsite equipment, scheduled for February 2027 based on availability. Proposals are due by November 1, 2026.
Program Syllabus, All-Inclusive Pricing, Scheduling Availability
SUMMARY
The City of Urbandale is seeking proposals from qualified safety consulting or technical training firms to deliver onsite, OSHA-compliant safety training for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
The training must cover both Class 3A (Scissor Lifts) and Class 3B (Boom Lifts / Aerial Platforms) for approximately 8 facilities staff in Urbandale, Iowa, adhering to OSHA 1926.453 standards. Training will consist of classroom/theoretical instruction and hands-on practical evaluation using onsite equipment, scheduled for February 2027 based on availability. Proposals are due by November 1, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Program Syllabus
- All-Inclusive Pricing
- Scheduling Availability
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Program Syllabus
- All-Inclusive Pricing
- Scheduling Availability
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Urbandale, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Urbandale?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact John Konior.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Program Syllabus, All-Inclusive Pricing, Scheduling Availability. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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