RFP - Transportation Services

The Menominee County Intermediate School District (MCISD) and Menominee Area Public Schools (MAPS) in Michigan have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for student transportation services. The procurement seeks bids for a 5-year contract to provide daily transportation for special education students, as well as transportation for field trips, on-the-job training, and other school activities. The RFP provides detailed information on the existing transportation operations, including current enrollment, number of students transported, bus routes, mileage, and staffing. Proposers must submit pricing on a per-mile, per-hour, or per-route basis, as well as unit costs for bus aides. The school district will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, experience, safety programs, references, and proposed pricing, with the contract awarded to the most qualified and cost-effective proposer. The bid is due on April 5, 2024, and the contract term is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, with an option for the school district to terminate the contract with 90 days' notice.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include any possible award values or budget ranges.