Ysleta Independent School District Ionwave #226012RFP-Informal

Ysleta Independent School District Charter Bus Services Solicitation

Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) in El Paso, Texas, is seeking qualified charter bus service providers for school-related transportation needs: - Government Buyer: - Ysleta Independent School District (YISD), El Paso, TX - Solicitation managed by the district's procurement office - Products/Services Requested: - Charter bus services for athletic events, field trips, UIL events, and extracurricular activities - Bus capacities requested: 25 or less, 26-47, 48-60, and 60+ passengers (including double-decker buses) - Pricing requested for hourly, mileage, daily, layover, deadhead miles, overnight trips, additional driver fees, fuel surcharges, and cancellation fees - Additional goods and services may be procured under separate awards (e.g., technology equipment, educational materials, maintenance supplies, professional development tools, emergency services) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Buses must have working air conditioning/heating and clean, operating restrooms - Vendors must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and USDOT requirements - Current Department of Transportation and district-mandated insurance required - Vendors must provide detailed equipment lists (make, model, year, mileage, capacity), emergency contingency plans, and driver selection criteria (background checks, driving record, physical exams, drug testing) - Pricing must be firm, not-to-exceed, but lower per-trip quotes are allowed - Multiple vendors may be awarded contracts incrementally throughout the contract period - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; open to all qualified charter bus companies - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Primary location: Ysleta Independent School District, 9600 Sims Drive, El Paso, TX 79925 - Contract Duration: - July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030 (4 years), with possible extensions at district discretion

Description

Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) is seeking qualified charter bus companies to provide charter bus services on an as-needed basis for school-related functions including athletic events, educational field trips, UIL events, and extracurricular/social activities. Vendors must comply with federal and state regulations, maintain proper insurance, and ensure buses have working air conditioning/heating and clean restrooms. Awards will be made to multiple vendors incrementally throughout the solicitation period, which is open until June 30, 2030.

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