Home-going Transportation Services for Missouri School for the Deaf - DESE

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered RFPS30034902202245 for home-going transportation services for the Missouri School for the Deaf located in Fulton, Missouri. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide transportation services to transport students from the Missouri School for the Deaf to their homes at the conclusion of the school day. The contract period is for one year, effective from the date of contract award, with proposals due by June 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and complete all required exhibits, including Exhibit A (Pricing Page). The RFP includes attachments detailing the number of students per route and the 2022-2023 school year calendar, which will help vendors understand the transportation requirements. Payment terms are specified as Net 45 days, with delivery terms designated as Free On Board Destination. Vendors are responsible for carefully reviewing all solicitation documents and ensuring timely, comprehensive submission of their proposals.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about existing transportation infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The RFP is open to all vendors capable of meeting the transportation service requirements for the Missouri School for the Deaf. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined, vendors will likely be assessed on their ability to meet the transportation needs, pricing, operational capability, and compliance with the RFP requirements. The procurement is specific to Cass County and Friedenswald Village in Missouri, focusing on providing transportation services for students attending the Missouri School for the Deaf.