IFB-23034 Taxicab Services

The Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure taxicab services for transporting BCPS students to and from school, after-school programs, and athletic activities. The IFB is seeking qualified entities licensed by the Maryland Public Service Commission to provide approximately 700 taxicab vehicles on an as-needed basis each school day. The contract term is four years from the date of Board approval to June 30, 2027. Key requirements include driver qualifications, routing and dispatching procedures, and performance reporting. Bids are due by Monday, July 31, 2023, at 11:00 am local time, and must be submitted electronically through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The IFB does not assign any minority or women's business enterprise goals. BCPS currently has five taxicab contractors under contract for these services. The solicitation does not provide information on the budget or award value range, but it does note that the customer support and dispatch staff must be located in the United States due to public funding restrictions. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda, as failure to do so may result in their bid being considered non-responsive.