Charter Bus and Transportation Services

Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (LFCISD) in Cameron County, Texas, is soliciting proposals for Charter Bus and Transportation Services through Request for Proposal #26-27-10 to establish an approved vendor list of qualified transportation providers for on-demand use. The procurement seeks vendors capable of providing general transportation services for field trips, employee shuttles, event transportation, and other designated travel requirements, with services required to include licensed and insured providers, Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance, routine vehicle maintenance documentation, driver background checks, reliable and punctual service with well-maintained vehicles, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility, and comprehensive customer support. Vendors must possess valid commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements and demonstrate financial health and stability. The evaluation criteria allocate 30 points to cost, 20 points to service quality, 20 points to extent of meeting district needs, 10 points to vendor reputation, and remaining points for past relationships, long-term costs, and relevant experience. The deadline for submitting questions is 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on March 11, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement Portal by 2:00 PM on April 14, 2026. Award approval is anticipated for June 8, 2026, with the contract term effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. Vendors must provide transparent pricing structures including hourly, daily, and mileage-based rates, proof of insurance naming LFCISD as an additional insured, and completion of all required affidavits and certifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types are identified in the solicitation materials. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. All pricing must remain firm for the contract term, with adjustments permitted only at mid-term and renewal periods based on documented market factors subject to district approval. The district reserves the right to award multiple contracts to different vendors and makes no guarantee regarding quantities to be purchased. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including a completed questionnaire, conflict of interest questionnaire (Form CIQ), W-9 form, Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties), new vendor request form, certificate of liability insurance, and vendor direct deposit authorization form as part of their proposal submission.