1. 2013 National LTAP/TTAP Annual Summer Conference

2. Arkansas Technology Transfer Program

3. Concerns Benefit Disadvantages http://web.ewu.edu/groups/contracts/documents/RFP%20Manual.pdf

4. LTAP/TTAP Selection Process How do you select the trainers for your Center?

5. 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.

6. 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

7. FHWA,DOTs, & Center Trainers & Universities Local Partners APWA, ATSSA, NACE,& Other Partners

8. 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?

9. Arkansas Technology Transfer Program Questions and Feedback