Student transportation assessment and RE

The South Carolina Department of Education and Workforce is seeking proposals for a student transportation assessment and redesign effort, with proposals due January 7, 2027.

The scope encompasses a comprehensive evaluation of student transportation systems across South Carolina school districts, including operational efficiency, resource allocation, infrastructure inventory, fleet management practices, staffing levels, route optimization, and budget expenditures. The assessment analyzes service delivery across urban, suburban, and rural regions and identifies cost-per-pupil metrics, best practices, and areas for cost savings and efficiency gains. Deliverables include findings and recommendations to inform operational improvements and guide future procurement or policy decisions by school districts and the state.

The attachment (Final.pdf, 823KB) is a baseline assessment report documenting the preceding fiscal year's data collection, analysis, and recommendations across multiple districts statewide. No contract value, contract term, evaluation criteria, incumbent contractor information, or timeline milestones beyond the proposal due date are specified in the available source material.