Durham Public Schools intends to solicit bids from private contractors that service pupil transportation for the period of 10 months or the school's fiscal year. Private contractors will transport students from various schools in grade levels Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The goal is to provide safe and efficient transportation via private contractors and alleviate overcrowded buses and the arrival of late buses to schools. Private contractors shall be available to service students between 5:30am and 6:30pm, with occasional services being needed in the evening between 6:30pm and 9:00pm. The service area will be Durham County and some surrounding areas. All van drivers must possess a valid class C NC Driver’s License. All bus drivers for the Carrier shall possess only a valid NC Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements. All drivers and monitors are subject to all rules, regulations, and laws specific to the license they are issued. Drivers must also meet the following minimum qualifications: • Criminal Record Check/License Check • Health Examination Certificate • Drug/Alcohol Testing • Drivers must be at least 18 years old. • Drivers must have at least 6 months’ driving experience.
