diff --git a/pyomo/scripting/driver_help.py b/pyomo/scripting/driver_help.py
index f31765ec85c..9562b9c36cc 100644
--- a/pyomo/scripting/driver_help.py
+++ b/pyomo/scripting/driver_help.py
@@ -239,6 +239,8 @@ def help_solvers():
         # suppress ALL output
         # with capture_output(capture_fd=True):
         for s in solver_list:
+            if s == 'cplex_persistent':
+                pass
             # Log the solver being checked
             print(f"Checking solver: {s}")
             # Create a solver, and see if it is available