19938_Jun_30_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #19938 issued by Sterling Public Schools in Connecticut for a Transportation Audit Service in 2024. The solicitation seeks comprehensive bids to analyze the district's current pre-K through grade 12 and special education transportation program, with a specific requirement to evaluate the potential cost of transferring operations to a private transportation company. The RFP is open to all vendors and was released on December 29, 2023, with a proposal submission deadline of January 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period is available from December 29, 2023, to January 17, 2024, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the project requirements.

The RFP does not specify a predetermined budget or total contract value, indicating flexibility in pricing and vendor selection. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The contact person for this solicitation is Courtney Brannon, who can be reached at cbrannon@sterlingschool.org. The document provides no information about incumbent vendors, specific technological requirements, or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. The primary goal appears to be obtaining a detailed, actionable analysis of the current transportation program that can potentially inform future operational decisions, including the possibility of privatizing transportation services.