Westchester County Westchestercounty #WCDH E/T 592-602

School Bus Transportation Services for Special Needs Preschool Children in Westchester County, NY

This opportunity seeks transportation providers for special needs preschool and early intervention children in Westchester County, NY. - Government Buyer: - Westchester County Department of Health, Children with Special Needs Division, Transportation Services - Scope of Services: - School bus transportation for preschool and early intervention children with special needs - Service to multiple programs and locations, including ACDS Scarsdale, Greenburgh Early Childhood, Easter Seals (Valhalla and Carmel), Mamaroneck Pre-K, Hawthorne Country Day, Elizabeth Seton, Prime Time (three locations), Regional Central and Northern programs, and United Preschool Center - Fleet management, vehicle scheduling and dispatch, staff employment and assignment, service documentation, maintenance of financial and operating records, and communication with parents, guardians, schools, and the County - Product/Service Line Items: - 11 distinct transportation service contracts, each with specified quantities (e.g., 27 for ACDS Scarsdale, 38 for Regional Central Programs, etc.) - Additional charges for wheelchair lift vehicles and 1:1 attendants - Unique Requirements: - Providers must meet experience, insurance, and safety requirements - Price offers are per vehicle round-trip rates - Contracts allow for adjustments based on program changes - Period of Performance: - Five-year contract, approximately 210 service days per year, covering both school year and summer sessions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; focus is on transportation service providers - Locations: - Services delivered to multiple special education and early intervention program sites throughout Westchester County, including Scarsdale, Hartsdale, White Plains, Valhalla, Mamaroneck, Hawthorne, Carmel, Briarcliff, Ossining, Yorktown, and others

Description

The Westchester County Department of Health (WCDH) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide transportation services for preschool children with special needs attending special education programs throughout Westchester County. The contract period is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, covering multiple locations and programs. Services include fleet management, vehicle scheduling, staff employment, documentation, and communication with parents and schools. Proposals are due by May 11, 2026, with clarifications due by April 27, 2026.

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