Specifications include, but are not limited to: Secure Facilities & Equipment For examples of WxTC facility characteristics, see Attachment B, Weatherization Training Center Designs and Business Models on page 22. The Operator will secure one or more training facilities and equipment to provide hands‐on weatherization training. Emphasis will be placed on facility accessibility and local support resources to maximize participant diversity from across the state. All purchased equipment or facility leases must be procured by the Training Operator according to the organization’s procurement policies. OEO will ensure that procurement meets all uniform guidance and DOE requirements. Physical assets of the WxTC must meet the following, at minimum: 1 accessible and inclusive physical space located in central VT. The facility must be conducive to delivering classroom-based and hands-on weatherization and HVAC lab training. 1 or more testing facilities meeting requirements for each certification exam. Test facility examples: permanent or mobile test huts located at the physical space in central VT, contracted test home(s) located near physical space in central VT. Structured in a way that is mindful of accessibility and geographic equity by making training available throughout the state. Optional: rent physical space and/or mobile training units to affiliates with existing training programs Optional: 2 mobile training units comprised of a trailer (<10,000 lb. gross weight) and truck (<26,000 lb. gross weight) conducive to delivering hands-on field-based weatherization and HVAC training. One of the units should be designed to fully simulate a weatherization installation crew vehicle. The purchase of mobile training units may be supported by grant funds and can be maintained as an asset for the WxTC beyond weatherization training, pending OEO approval.
