Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department envisions establishing 1 statewide contract for the Administration and Support functions related to school transportation for DCF-involved children, with the additional provision of direct transportation services either directly, through use of DCF’s contracted credentialed provider network, or partial direct transportation with supplemental use of DCF’s contracted credentialed provider network. The Administration and Support function of this program will be flat-funded, while any direct transportation services will be funded through a rate established through negotiation with the Department. Selected providers will be expected to enter into a contractual arrangement with DCF to provide services in accordance with the needs of the Department.