Charter Bus Service

The state of Georgia is seeking a charter bus service contract for three state schools: Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD), Georgia Academy for the Blind (GAB), and Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD). This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is an open agency contract for transportation services covering schools located in Clarkston, Macon, and Cave Spring. The procurement is specifically targeting charter bus services to support student transportation needs, with all quantities listed as estimates and actual trips to be scheduled on an as-needed basis through individual purchase orders. The solicitation covers three Georgia counties: Berrien, Dekalb, and Fayette. A pre-bid conference was originally mandatory but has been changed to optional and is scheduled for June 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. The formal proposal submission deadline is set for June 24, 2025. Interested vendors should contact the GM/Procurement Helpdesk at 404-657-6000 or procurementhelp@doas.ga.gov for technical assistance or additional information about the contract opportunity.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate capability in providing reliable charter bus services for specialized educational institutions. The contract appears designed to accommodate transportation needs across multiple state schools, suggesting a preference for vendors with experience in educational transportation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the current documentation. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range, though the nature of the contract implies multiple potential service routes and frequencies across three distinct school locations. Vendors will likely need to provide comprehensive transportation solutions that can accommodate the unique needs of schools serving deaf and blind students. Technical and operational capabilities, safety records, vehicle fleet specifications, and pricing structures will likely be critical evaluation criteria for this contract opportunity.