Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #USBE-CC26616-SS

Sole Source Extension for Specialized Student Transportation Services for Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking to extend a sole source contract for specialized student transportation services for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB): - Government Buyer: - Utah State Board of Education (USBE) - OEMs and Vendors: - Wasatch Transportation (sole source vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized transportation services for USDB students - Daily student transportation routes - Pickup and drop-off services - Route scheduling and coordination - Accommodations for students with disabilities - Continuity of service to ensure reliable access to educational programming - Notable Requirements: - Contract extension is for one year only, with no renewal options - Continuity of service is critical to avoid disruption for students with disabilities - Other qualified vendors may challenge the sole source by demonstrating equivalent or superior service and ability to manage transitional costs - Route structures and service levels must match those in the existing contract - Estimated contract value: $5,800,000 - Place of performance: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Description

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) intends to award a contract without a standard procurement process for specialized transportation services for students of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB). The contract includes daily student transportation routes, pickup and drop-off services, route scheduling, and accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure safe and reliable access to educational programming. The contract extension is necessary to avoid a lapse in critical transportation services while USBE completes a competitive procurement process. The estimated contract value is $5,800,000 for a one-year extension ending June 30, 2027.

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