Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #193-RFP 2027-03
Daily Student Transportation Services between Hendersonville and Charlotte, NC
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
193-RFP 2027-03
NAICS
485410, 485991
Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) is seeking proposals for daily transportation services for a single EC student between Hendersonville, NC and Charlotte, NC. - Government Buyer: - Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) - Purchasing Department - Service Requirements: - Daily round-trip transportation for one student - Route: Hendersonville, NC to Charlotte, NC (approx. 230 miles per day) - Service required approximately 220 days per year - Arrival in Charlotte at 8:30 AM; departure at 2:30 PM - Contract Details: - Initial term: one year starting in 2026 - Option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms - Proposal Requirements: - Detailed information on fleet specifications and safety standards - Operational procedures and emergency response plans - Driver qualifications and standards - Financials and risk management documentation - Compliance with federal funding regulations (Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified transportation service providers - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on safety, operational reliability, and compliance with federal standards - Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes; electronic bids not accepted
Description
Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) Board of Education is soliciting sealed proposals for transportation services to drive a student from Hendersonville, NC to Charlotte, NC approximately 220 days a year. The daily round trip mileage is approximately 230 miles, with arrival in Charlotte at 8:30 AM and departure at 2:30 PM on most days. The solicitation requires compliance with federal funding regulations and specifies that electronic bids are not permitted. Proposals must be submitted sealed by 2:00 PM on September 1, 2026.