Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #RFI1272

Transportation Consulting Services for K-12 School Reconfiguration

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking a qualified transportation consulting firm to support its education reconfiguration initiative. - Government Buyer: - Des Moines Independent Community School District (Polk County, IA) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive transportation consulting for K-12 school reconfiguration - Transportation planning, operational analysis, and implementation recommendations - Analysis of school configuration changes, attendance boundary adjustments, and bell schedule impacts - Review of transportation policies, fleet utilization, routing, staffing, and student ride times - Development of strategies for equitable student access, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability - Preparation of preliminary and final assessments, policy recommendations, and presentations to district leadership - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in K-12 transportation planning, attendance boundary analysis, and routing optimization - Ability to collaborate with district staff and utilize district-provided data (enrollment, ridership, GIS, fleet) - Stakeholder engagement and clear communication of findings - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of one year, with up to four one-year renewal options - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; this is a professional services opportunity.

Description

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide transportation consultation services related to reimagining education. The scope includes transportation planning, operational analysis, and implementation recommendations associated with proposed school configuration changes, attendance boundary adjustments, and related operational impacts. The consultant will evaluate current and future transportation requirements to support equitable student access, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and implementation feasibility. Deliverables include preliminary and final transportation assessments, recommendations, and presentations to district leadership.

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