27-3786-01 Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting qualified providers to deliver Cycle Rider Safety Training courses across the state. Eligible entities include state colleges, universities, community colleges, government agencies, and for‑profit or non‑profit businesses (excluding motorcycle dealers). Providers must operate at least one approved training range, maintain staff (program coordinator, instructors, range aides, etc.), and meet curriculum standards set by NHTSA and the Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Act. Grants are reimbursement‑based, covering personnel, equipment, range fees, supplies, travel, and indirect costs, with a total funding pool of $6 million and an expected five awards. Each grant runs for one year (December 1 – November 30) with up to two one‑year renewals. Providers must submit detailed applications, attend a mandatory grantee orientation, and comply with monthly reporting and inventory requirements. • Eligible applicants: Illinois‑based state colleges, universities, community colleges, government agencies, and non‑dealer businesses. • Required deliverables: Minimum one entry‑level, intermediate, or advanced motorcycle safety course annually; instructor‑trainer certification; range maintenance; monthly fee collection reporting. • Funding: Reimbursement up to actual costs; $25 nominal registration fee per student (refundable). • Staffing: Program Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators, Instructors (pay rates $30‑$44/hr), Range Aides, Quality Assurance staff. • Reporting: Monthly performance reports, quarterly financial reports, final close‑out. • Matching: Required (cash/in‑kind). • Expected award size: Approx. $1 million per award (total $6 million).