Charter Bus Service
- Client
- Texarkana, Texas
- RFP Number
- TRANSPORT-9882
- Posted
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- Category
- Transportation Services
- Budget
- Looking for proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Texarkana Arkansas School District is seeking a qualified vendor to provide charter bus services to support its transportation needs. The district requires reliable passenger transport for various school-related trips and activities departing from Texarkana, Arkansas. The selected provider must deliver safe, well-maintained charter buses and professional drivers to accommodate students and staff. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. The actual transportation services will take place offsite, originating from the district's locations and traveling to designated destinations. The district is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost structure and has not disclosed a specific budget limit.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from TRANSPORT 9882 2025 10 31 10 01 02 2Y6bo NWd3J V6h4b.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Texarkana Independent School District is requesting proposals for charter bus service vendors. The proposal may be awarded to more than one vendor. Bidders must provide a guaranteed percentage discount off published pricing.
- Issued by
- Texarkana Independent School District
- Initial Proposal Deadline
- 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 12, 2022
- Final Proposal Deadline (Proposals Received on an On-going Basis)
- 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 2, 2027
- Submission details
- Submit proposals to Texarkana Independent School District Purchasing Department.
- Contract term
- 1 year with 4 additional 1-year automatic renewals starting April 28, 2022 and ending April 27, 2027
- Place of performance
- Texarkana, Texas
- Insurance and bonding
- A-; VII or better rating in accordance with current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide; primary over District insurance.
How proposals are evaluated
| Purchase price | 30 points |
| Reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services | 15 points |
| Quality of the vendor's goods or services | 20 points |
| Extent to which the goods or services meet the district's needs | 15 points |
| Vendor's past relationship with the district | 5 points |
| Impact on the ability of the district to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses | 5 points |
| Total long-term cost to the district to acquire the vendor's goods or services | 5 points |
| Principal place of business in state or employs at least 500 persons in Texas | 5 points |
| Any other factor specifically listed in the specifications | 0 points |
Scope of work
- Charter bus services
- Buses must have restrooms and under storage
- Buses must stay with groups for the entire trip
Minimum qualifications
- Maintain current federal, state, and local licenses, bonds, and permits
- Criminal history fingerprinting background checks required for applicable personnel
Documents to include with the bid
- Percent Discount Off Published Pricing Sheet and Sample Itinerary Price
- Prior Experience, References, HUB and Residency Form
- Three references from school districts or governmental entities
- Deviations Form
- Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties
- Form CIQ Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Felony Conviction Notice Form
- Texas Certifications Addendum
- Form W-9
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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