Student Transportation Services

The Howard County Public School System is soliciting bids for Student Transportation Services. The contract covers the provision of all student transportation services, including bus routes, special education transportation, and field trip transportation. The successful contractor will be responsible for supplying all necessary buses, equipment, and personnel to safely and efficiently transport students to and from school and school-related activities. Bidders must demonstrate experience and capacity to manage a large-scale student transportation operation, with a focus on safety, reliability, and customer service. Key evaluation criteria include qualifications of personnel, fleet capacity and condition, maintenance and safety programs, and proposed pricing. Proposals are due by October 1, 2024, with the contract term expected to begin on July 1, 2025.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified providers, with no set-aside designations. The incumbent vendor is ABC Transportation, who has held the contract for the past five years. The successful contractor will be required to integrate with the school district's existing student information system and transportation logistics platform. While no specific budget range is provided, the current annual value of the contract is approximately $25 million.