The District seeks a highly qualified Proposer to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient individualized transportation services via school activity vehicles (“taxi like transportation services”). School activity vehicle means a vehicle, other than a school bus, that is used to transport students to or from authorized school activities, also known as Type 10 vehicle. Taxi services are needed for approximately 50-70 students on regular school days/calendar. Taxi services for other non-school days will vary. The Proposer will be responsible for providing taxi like transportation services for a diverse student population, which may include: ● Students with Special Needs (Disabilities, Medically Fragile): The Proposer shall provide specialized transportation services for students with special needs, demonstrating expertise in accessible vehicle provisioning, personalized service delivery, and specialized driver training. Proposer must provide access to wheelchair-accessible vehicles and those that can accommodate other child restraint systems and safety support systems. ● Students in Foster Care or Covered by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: The Proposer shall provide flexible and responsive transportation solutions to support students in custody of DHS and experiencing homelessness, including dynamic route management, adapting routes and schedules to accommodate frequent changes in student living situations. ● Early Childhood Education Students: The Proposer shall ensure the safe and age-appropriate transport of early childhood education students. ● Students Attending Specialty Programs: The Proposer shall provide reliable and timely transportation for students attending specialized educational placements by providing out-ofDistrict transport. ● Other Individualized Transport as Needed: The Proposer shall provide individualized transportation services for students with unique circumstances not explicitly covered in the preceding sections. This may include, but is not limited to, transportation for students experiencing temporary medical conditions, behavioral challenges requiring specialized transport, or other situations requiring tailored transportation solutions as determined by the District. The Proposer must be able to adapt quickly and efficiently to these unique needs, ensuring safe and reliable transportation.
