Montello School District Student Transportation Services

The Montello School District, located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, is seeking bids for comprehensive student transportation services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on March 1, 2018, with proposals due by April 10, 2018. The procurement covers transportation for twelve total routes, specifically eight regular education morning and afternoon routes and four Pre-K education routes operating four days per week. The district serves 741 students (Pre-K through 12th grade) across a 177-square-mile area with a single school building. Potential bidders are required to provide full student transportation services and will have access to the district's bus maintenance garage and parking facilities through a separate lease agreement. All inquiries must be submitted to Rick Retelle at rretelle@montelloschools.org, with the district committed to distributing all questions and responses to all potential bidders to ensure transparency and equal access to information. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their email contact information to ensure timely receipt of any solicitation amendments or additional details.

The RFP documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or precise award values. No information about incumbent vendors is provided in the available materials. The district appears open to transportation providers capable of meeting the comprehensive service requirements, with the primary qualification being the ability to effectively manage twelve distinct routes serving elementary through high school students. The transportation provider will be responsible for managing routes, maintaining vehicles, ensuring student safety, and adhering to all district and state transportation regulations. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the scope suggests a substantial annual contract covering route management, vehicle operations, staffing, and maintenance. The separate lease agreement for the bus maintenance garage and parking facilities represents an additional potential revenue stream for the selected vendor, indicating the district's interest in a long-term, integrated transportation solution.