McKinney-Vento Student Cab Transportation RFB#26-72

A Michigan school district is requesting bids for McKinney-Vento Student Cab Transportation services under RFB#26-72, with proposals due October 5, 2026. The scope addresses safe and reliable transportation for McKinney-Vento eligible students—homeless and unaccompanied youth—to ensure consistent school attendance and educational access throughout the academic year.

Bidders must meet state and federal transportation safety requirements, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and undergo background checks for work with students. Driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance standards, and service reliability are core capability filters. The contract term aligns with the school district's fiscal and academic calendar with potential renewal options contingent on performance and continued federal McKinney-Vento grant funding.

Evaluation criteria include service reliability, safety records, driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance standards, and cost competitiveness. Bidders must submit detailed cost proposals for transportation services. The RFB document (RFP MKV Transportation Updated (2)Bid 26-72.docx) contains full specifications and bidding requirements.