What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks pupil transportation services for state-required private schools within the Racine, Wisconsin boundary. This includes managing 124 drivers, buses, and routes for 495 daily runs, plus 12 charter buses. The service requires the safe and on-time delivery of students to and from school daily. The operation must manage all regular, choice school, and other transportation needs efficiently. The contract for these pupil transportation services will have a term of five years.
Scope of work
- Regular and EEN pupil transportation for RUSD and private schools
- Charter transportation, activity buses, and late buses
- Provide all buildings, sites, materials, labor, and equipment
- Employ a full-time Terminal Manager and 24-hour telephone service
- Provide standby buses, spare buses, and wheelchair-equipped vehicles
- Equip buses with three digital video/audio cameras and two-way communication
- Conduct annual dry runs and two emergency evacuation drills per year
- Maintain a student ridership tracking system and current student rosters
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Understanding of requirements | 0-20 points |
| Respondent's company and staff experience, qualifications and ability | 0-15 points |
| Scope of Services - Ability to meet or exceed scope of services | 0-35 points |
| Contract Exceptions | 0-5 points |
| Proposed Pricing | 0-25 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Registered to do business in Wisconsin with Department of Financial Institutions
- Not on the State or Federal list of debarred contractors
- Minimum five years verifiable experience with equal or larger clients
- Demonstrated record of satisfactory performance and adequate financial and organizational capacity
- Vehicles properly licensed and insured in the State of Wisconsin
- Attendance at the mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 30, 2026
Documents to include with your response
- A.01 – Respondent Information and Certification
- A.02 – Proposal Response Form
- A.03 – Cost Proposal Form (in a separate sealed envelope)
- Bid Bond / Proposal Guarantee
- Flash Drive with complete proposal response (Word and PDF of A.03)
- Redlines to Attachment A – Master Services Agreement (if any exceptions)
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and flash drive
- Instructions
- Submit one original and required copies of A.01 and A.02, one original A.03 Cost Proposal Form and Bid Bond in a separate sealed envelope, plus a flash drive with complete proposal response including Word and PDF format of A.03.