Student Transportation Charter Bus Services

This state and local contract opportunity is for student transportation charter bus services for the Washington School for the Deaf and Washington State School for the Blind. The agencies are seeking charter bus transportation for students and staff from Vancouver, WA to various locations along the I-5 corridor in northern Washington state for weekends during the school year. The requested services include detailed route options, vehicle and driver requirements, pricing terms, and quality assurance measures. Key objectives include safely transporting students to and from school activities. Proposals are due by July 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM Pacific, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for July 25, 2024. The contract will be awarded for an initial 2-year term, with options to extend up to 6 years total.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology requirements are specified. The total award value or budget range is not disclosed, but the contract will be funded through the state agencies' operating budgets.