RFQu 012-25 Charter Bus Services

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) issued by Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) in Georgia to pre-qualify licensed companies to provide charter bus services for school-related activities. CCPS is seeking to establish a pool of qualified providers that can be engaged on an as-needed basis to support the district's transportation needs for field trips and other school events. The RFQu outlines the minimum qualifications, scope of services, evaluation criteria, and response requirements. Responses are due by October 15, 2024, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 10, 2024. CCPS intends to make multiple awards, with the initial term of the agreement being one year, and the option to automatically renew for four successive one-year terms. The RFQu includes detailed pricing requirements, with Proponents expected to provide a comprehensive cost schedule accounting for factors such as date/time of trip, number of passengers, mileage, length of stay, and booking/cancellation policies.

The RFQu does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, CCPS encourages participation from Minority, Female, and Local/Small Business Enterprises through its Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) program, which establishes contracting goals and provides preferences for certified SLBE firms located within Clayton County or the surrounding Atlanta metropolitan area. The contract will be governed by Georgia law, and CCPS reserves the right to terminate the agreement for convenience or default. The RFQu does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or budget ranges.