Addendum _2_ Q _ A _ TRANSPORTATION SERVICES .pdf
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- Solicitation number
- PE-55727-NONST-2027-000000001
- Issued by
- Dekalb County, Georgia
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This is an Addendum #2 Q&A document for a Transportation Services Request for Proposals issued by Ivy Preparatory Academy for Girls, a public charter school in DeKalb County, Georgia. The RFP solicits proposals for student transportation services for approximately 150 scholars during the 2026-2027 school year, which operates on a 180-day annual calendar from August 3, 2026 through May 27, 2027. Services encompass three plans: Plan A provides daily home-to-school and school-to-home transportation via three designated hubs (Panola Road in Stonecrest/Lithonia for approximately 90 scholars, Candler Road in Decatur for approximately 55 scholars, and Camp Creek in Atlanta for approximately 45 scholars); Plan B covers approximately 35 field trips annually throughout the Metropolitan Atlanta area; and Plan C addresses approximately 20 one-way athletic trips. The vendor must provide three buses expandable to four, with each bus accommodating 50-55 scholars, and maintain at least one fully operational backup vehicle deployable within 30 minutes of service interruption. Written vendor questions were due June 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EST, with proposals due June 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Shortlisted vendors participate in virtual presentations on June 19, 2026, board recommendations occur June 23, 2026, and vendor notification occurs June 25, 2026.
The projected budget for this service is $275,000 excluding field trips and athletic transportation. Vendors must be certified in CPR and de-escalation training and comply with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations, including those established by the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Department of Driver Services, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and Department of Transportation. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Umbrella/Excess Liability of $2 million per occurrence and aggregate. Monthly invoicing occurs with net 30 payment terms, and the vendor bears all vehicle maintenance, fuel, uniforms, equipment, and training costs. All personnel must complete criminal background checks, sex offender registry screenings, and E-Verify compliance documentation. The vendor must submit monthly vehicle maintenance logs by the tenth business day of each month and quarterly compliance attestations. No incumbent provider exists for this solicitation. Yellow school buses are preferred but other compliant student transportation vehicles are acceptable. GPS tracking and transportation technology are strongly preferred but not required; seat belts, transportation attendants, wheelchair lifts, stretcher equipment, and after-school or summer program transportation are not required.
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IVY PREPARATORY ACADEMY FOR GIRLS
Transportation Services Request for Proposals
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”)
Addendum #2
Q & A
1. Is there a budget already set for this service? If so, what is the budget?
The projected budget is $275,000 excluding field trips and athletic transportation.
2. Will the vendor have to be certified? (CPR, De-Escalation Training)
Yes
3. Please confirm total number of riders per route
Refer to Addendum #1, question #2
4. Would an alternative proposal for a 3-year base term contract be considered?
No
5. Please provide your rates for your current providers and/or invoices.
Refer to Addendum #1, question #13
Refer to Addendum #2, question #1
6. Please provide the number of field trips and activities including mileage from the previous school year.
Field trip and activity transportation needs vary annually. Vendors should provide pricing based on the requirements outlined in the RFP. Refer to Addendum #1, questions #9 and #10
7. The link to the school calendar would not open. Please confirm the total number of school days scholars will be on site.
Refer to Addendum #1, question #6
8. Please confirm what type of buses are required for each route.
Refer to Addendum #1, question #4
9. Would Type A 25-passenger buses be acceptable?
UPDATED 6/11/2026
IVY PREPARATORY ACADEMY FOR GIRLS
Transportation Services Request for Proposals
Vendors may propose Type A buses; however, proposals should demonstrate the ability to transport the anticipated ridership efficiently and within the proposed fleet structure.
10.Will any specialized seating be required?
No specialized seating requirements are anticipated at this time.
11.What routing system does your current provider use? Can digital copies of routes be provided?
Ivy Preparatory Academy does not have an incumbent provider for the services being solicited and will not be providing route files.
12.Do drivers have a daily guarantee of hours?
Driver staffing, scheduling, and compensation are the responsibility of the successful bidder.
13.Are there any specific factors or concerns with transportation you are facing?
The school's goal is to secure a transportation partner that can provide safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective transportation services while maintaining strong communication and customer service.
14.Are all routes regular education or will there be any SPED routes?
At this time, all anticipated routes are regular education routes.
15.Approximately how many monitors would be required?
Ivy Preparatory Academy does not currently have a requirement for monitors. Vendors should propose staffing levels they deem necessary to safely operate the program.
16.Please provide starting wage for drivers.
Driver compensation is determined by the vendor.
17.Are your drivers part of a union?
Ivy Preparatory Academy does not employ transportation drivers for the services being solicited.
18.Please provide copies of CBAs, if applicable.
Not applicable
19, If no CBA, what is the wage scale and years applicable for wage increases?
Not applicable
UPDATED 6/11/2026
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