Outplaced Student Transportation

Westport Public Schools in Fairfield County, Connecticut is seeking proposals for an Outplaced Student Transportation contract through a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. The RFP, designated as Solicitation Number 24-004-RFP, aims to secure transportation services for students placed in out-of-district educational programs. Interested vendors must submit two copies of their proposal to the Chief Financial Officer, located at 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880, no later than 10:00 AM EDT on July 11, 2023. On the submission deadline, proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 307. The solicitation period runs from June 23, 2023, to July 11, 2023, with bid packages available on the Westport Public Schools website. The RFP specifies Free On Board Destination delivery terms and requires vendors to specify their own payment terms. For questions or clarifications, vendors can contact Buffy Barry at 203-341-1754 or bbarry@westportps.org.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current transportation contractors. The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific qualifications or limitations. There are no defined line items in the RFP, and the estimated total contract value is not disclosed. The document does not outline specific evaluation criteria or provide details about the anticipated contract duration or potential renewal options. Vendors are expected to review the complete bid package on the Westport Public Schools website and prepare their proposals accordingly, with the understanding that the school district will select a transportation provider for students placed in out-of-district educational programs.