Driver education behind-the-wheel training

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #251-26-139 for Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel Training services to address a significant student backlog of approximately 1,700 students requiring behind-the-wheel instruction. The procurement seeks providers capable of delivering comprehensive driver education training, with a preference for vendors who can serve a minimum of 12 students per month per driving instructor. Qualified vendors must be licensed by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles and provide their own vehicles and fuel. Key requirements include having three years of driver education contracting experience, with preference given to those with large school system experience. Providers must employ certified driver education instructors and maintain an office in Wake County or surrounding counties. The contract will be in effect from the award date through September 30, 2024, or until the student backlog is resolved. Proposal responses are due on May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with specific requirements for instruction including training after school, on Saturdays, and during summer, and behind-the-wheel sessions limited to two hours per day.

Vendor qualifications include substantial insurance requirements, with minimum coverage levels for commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The RFP does not reference incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that would require integration. Vendors must provide detailed information about their instructional capacity, including the number of vehicles available and monthly student training capabilities. Pricing will be determined on a per-student basis for behind-the-wheel training, with the exact rate to be proposed by the vendor. While no specific budget range was provided, the scope suggests a potentially significant contract value given the large student backlog of 1,700 students requiring instruction. Interested vendors must demonstrate operational flexibility, comprehensive instructor certification, and the ability to rapidly address the district's driver education training needs.