Transportation Services

The government authority located in Michigan is seeking a vendor to provide transportation services during regular school hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The agency requires a transportation partner to handle trip requests through a designated method and provide written confirmations detailing vehicle types, capacities, driver assignments, times, and total costs. The selected provider must assign appropriate vehicles based on passenger count and distance, utilizing motor coaches for long-distance trips and school buses for local excursions. The scope of work requires vehicles equipped with functioning safety equipment, including seat belts where required by law, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and communication devices. The agency requires drivers to be assigned to both outbound and return portions of each trip whenever operationally feasible to ensure continuity. Drivers must arrive at pick-up locations between ten minutes prior to departure and the exact scheduled departure time, with immediate notification required for any anticipated delays. The agency permits trip cancellations without penalty if made more than five business days prior to departure, and caps cancellation fees at twenty-five percent of the total trip cost for cancellations made between two and five business days prior to departure. Eligible bidders must perform the onsite work within the United States. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 11, 2026. The agency is issuing this request for proposals to establish a contract period of one year. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or online. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services.