San Diego Unified School District Planet bids #SV27-0223-30

Student Ridesharing Transportation Services for San Diego Unified School District

San Diego Unified School District is seeking a contractor to provide Home to School Car Services in support of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Unified School District (Purchasing and Contracts Department; Transportation Office) - Scope of Services: - Professional student ridesharing services for transportation to school sites within San Diego County - Service operates Monday through Friday, excluding district holidays - Vehicles must be non-commercial and comply with California SB 88 pupil transportation requirements - Drivers must pass background checks, receive professional training, and meet ongoing qualification standards - Contractor must provide a secure, reliable mobile application for real-time ride tracking and administrative controls - Online platform required for scheduling, modifying, or canceling rides, with dynamic scheduling and at least 24 hours notice - Rapid response to new service requests is expected - Pricing Structure: - Base fare per trip booking and per mile fee (estimated 15 miles per trip), with annual pricing for up to five years - No guaranteed minimum quantity of services - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with SB 88, driver and vehicle safety standards, ongoing training, and performance evaluations - Insurance (including cyber/sexual abuse coverage when applicable), prevailing wage/DIR compliance, and employee fingerprint/background screening may be required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified bidders

Description

The San Diego Unified School District is seeking a contractor to provide Home to School Car Services to support its responsibilities under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The services involve professional student ridesharing for transportation of students to school sites within San Diego County, Monday through Friday excluding district holidays. Vehicles must be non-commercial and drivers must meet specific qualifications including background checks and training. The contract duration is five years, from August 17, 2026 to August 16, 2031, with pricing based on a base fare plus a per mile fee.

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