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?

One Center contracts 100% of their training: Engineering Firm Five Year ContractTwo Centers use the bidding process for trainersover 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

Trainers & Trainers &

UniversitiesUniversities

Local PartnersLocal Partners

APWA, ATSSA, APWA, ATSSA, NACE,NACE,

&&Other PartnersOther 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?

Arkansas Technology Transfer

Program

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