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2013 National LTAP/TTAP Annual Summer Conference. Arkansas Technology Transfer Program. Concerns Benefit Disadvantages http://web.ewu.edu/groups/contracts/documents/RFP%20Manual.pdf. LTAP/TTAP Selection Process How do you select the trainers for your Center?.
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Concerns Benefit Disadvantages • http://web.ewu.edu/groups/contracts/documents/RFP%20Manual.pdf
LTAP/TTAP Selection Process How do you select the trainers for your Center?
One Center contracts 100% of their training: Engineering Firm Five Year Contract Two Centers use the bidding process for trainers over a certain dollar amount. Three Centers have used the bidding process.
LTAP/TTAP Instructors Selection Process for Trainers: Experience Best Qualified Reference Subject Matter Experts Availability Price Trainers are: Present or Former: FHWA, DOT, TTAP, LTAP, University, Contractor, Other Centers and Joint Training
Working Relationship FHWA, DOTs, & Center Trainers & Universities APWA, ATSSA, NACE, & Other Partners Local Partners
New Questions • How would the bidding process strengthen the LTAP/TTAP Program? • Can the bidding process save resources: short term and long term? • Can the bidding process be a good way to promote safety and upcoming technologies? • Can it change the way Centers monitor training in their areas?
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