The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is seeking a contractor to provide training to excavators, contractors, landscapers, facility operators, public works employees, and anyone else who may work around pipelines and underground utilities. The training should focus on damage prevention, best practices related to excavation, and a comprehensive overview of the Underground Utilities law. The contractor will be required to teach 10 separate one-day education programs in 10 different areas of the state and provide online training in both English and Spanish. The contractor must have at least 10 years of experience in a construction trade that involves excavation and experience with locating and working around underground utilities. • The contract is expected to begin on October 1, 2025, and must be completed by September 30, 2026, with the option to extend for three additional years. • The contractor will be required to provide written course materials for personal use and an attendance list, final report of completed training, attendance feedback, and any recommendations to enhance the program. • The contract has a budget of $60,000, with $45,000 for in-person trainings and $15,000 for online trainings. • Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. • The evaluation criteria include the contractor's experience, qualifications, and approach to providing the training.