Bid 6160 transportation services

The Port Huron Area School District in St. Clair County, Michigan is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for transportation services. The selected contractor will be required to provide all management, supervision, drivers, equipment, supplies, services, buses and related vehicles (except for the District's own "White Fleet") to safely and reliably transport general education, special education, homeless, and other students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities. The contract term is for 5 years, from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2029, with the District having the option to renew for up to 3 additional 1-year terms. Proposers must submit pricing for the annual contract sum, as well as any additional costs for maintaining and repairing the District's White Fleet. Proposers must also provide evidence of financial stability, insurance coverage, and experience providing transportation services for school districts of similar size and scope. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2024, and proposals are due by February 29, 2024 at 3 pm. The District anticipates awarding the contract on March 18, 2024.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.