Comprehensive Charter Transportation Services

Stockton Unified School District is requesting qualifications for comprehensive charter transportation services on an as-needed basis under RFQ with a response deadline of June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Placement in the qualified pool does not guarantee minimum work volume or compensation; the District reserves the right to obtain pricing, negotiate rates, issue requests for quotes or proposals, or directly assign work among qualified providers based on District needs.

Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience providing charter transportation services to California K-12 school districts and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations. All vehicles must be less than ten years old, equipped with cameras, GPS tracking, two-way radios, and air conditioning. Drivers must hold current School Pupil Activity Bus certifications. Services must include a minimum five-hour service commitment and 150 miles per trip.

Required insurance includes $5 million in General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage per occurrence or accident, Workers' Compensation as required by California law with $1 million Employer's Liability, and $5 million Sexual Abuse/Molestation coverage with no sub-limits.

The District will establish an initial qualified pool for a five-year term with the option to extend for additional periods upon mutual agreement and Governing Board approval. Evaluation uses six criteria totaling 100 points: Firm Qualifications and Experience (30 points), Fleet Capacity and Operational Resources (25 points), Safety Program and Regulatory Compliance (20 points), References and Past Performance (15 points), and SOQ Format, Organization, and Clarity (10 points). Respondents must submit Statements of Qualifications and a completed Rate Schedule electronically through the District's e-Procurement Portal. Clarification questions are due June 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The District may conduct site visits and vehicle inspections prior to or after contract award. All rates submitted must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days following submission.