San Diego County Office of Education Planet bids #2526-005

San Diego County Seeks Student Transportation Services for Foster Youth and Students with Disabilities

The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools is seeking proposals for comprehensive student transportation services focused on foster youth and students with disabilities across San Diego County. - Government Buyer: - San Diego County Superintendent of Schools (SDCOE), including the San Diego County Office of Education - Services Requested: - Safe, reliable transportation for TK-12 students, with emphasis on foster youth and students with disabilities - Curb-to-curb and door-to-door service throughout San Diego County - Specialized accommodations, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and rider assistants - Secure, web-based ride management platform with GPS tracking, electronic ride records, and audit-ready reporting - Contractor must maintain capacity for at least 60 rides simultaneously - Compliance with all safety, training, and legal requirements, including SB 88 and trauma-informed care - Contractor to provide all vehicles, personnel, equipment, and support, including backup drivers and vehicles - Notable Requirements: - All required licenses, certifications, and regulatory approvals to operate in California - Electronic proposal submission only; no hard copies accepted - Evaluation criteria include factors beyond price - Prospective Vendors Mentioned: - AcademEase - Busloop - Elite Executive Charter - HopSkipDrive - Nomad Transit LLC - Royal Lines Charters - Santa Barbara Transportation Corp - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities listed, as this is a service-based solicitation - Place of Performance: - Services to be provided throughout San Diego County, with oversight by the San Diego County Office of Education at 6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111 - Contract Term: - Initial one-year term with up to four optional annual renewals, not to exceed five years in total

Description

The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools (SDCOE) is soliciting proposals from qualified and licensed transportation providers to deliver safe, reliable, and professional student transportation services specifically for foster youth to and from their school of origin. The scope includes comprehensive services such as scheduling, dispatching, routing, staffing, supervision, and daily operations. Contractors must furnish, operate, and maintain all vehicles, personnel, equipment, and support necessary, including backup drivers and vehicles, and specialized accommodations. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 4, 2026, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026.

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