Transportation for Special Needs Students Service

The government authority in Miami-Dade, Florida is seeking transportation services for county students with special needs, homeless students, and foster care students. The agency needs to solve the logistical challenge of safely and reliably transporting these vulnerable student populations to and from their destinations. The scope of work requires the selected provider to manage the daily pick-up and drop-off of students while adhering to age-appropriate placements and inclusion-centered transportation practices. The selected provider must maintain all required insurances, licenses, and permits necessary for the lawful provision of student transportation services. The agency requires all vehicles to be kept in a clean, non-offensive smelling, safe, and reliable mechanical condition. To prevent service disruptions, the provider must maintain a sufficient fleet of vehicles and backup equipment to ensure continuous service in the event of a mechanical failure or breakdown. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The performance of the administrative and organizational work will occur offsite. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and will award a contract with a duration of two years. The agency has scheduled a pre-bid meeting for July 7, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 7, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted bids, though specific weighted evaluation criteria are not detailed in the initial solicitation.