Driver's Education

Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland is requesting proposals for Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)-approved driver education instruction and behind-the-wheel training at three high schools (Frederick High School, Governor Thomas Johnson High School, and Tuscarora High School), with sealed proposals due December 1, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. local time and a pre-proposal meeting on November 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The scope encompasses comprehensive classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training delivered to eligible high school students across the three named locations. All bidders must hold Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration approval and Maryland business licensure. Prospective vendors must register with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (Maryland Department of General Services) prior to award eligibility and provide a Certificate of Registry and tax certification. Background checks, drug-free workplace compliance, student confidentiality protections under federal and state law, and safety standards are required. Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals, though no MBE participation goals or bonding requirements are mandated.

Evaluation criteria include lowest responsible bid submitting a responsive, conforming proposal, with consideration given to delivery time, contractor competency, ability to perform satisfactory service, and utilization of minority contractors if applicable. No specific contract value or term length is stated in the available solicitation documents. Questions must be submitted in writing via OpenGov by November 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Frederick County Public Schools anticipates a contract award recommendation on December 11, 2025. All prospective bidders must register with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage to participate.