GDPSC seeks proposals from qualified respondents (the “Proposers”) interested in providing student transportation services as described in this RFP. GDPSC will require the Proposer to provide comprehensive services, management, a superior workforce, and service supervision. The Proposer will supply and pay for all labor, supervision, equipment, supplies and materials, vehicles, maintenance, and insurance necessary to deliver the proposed services. The Proposer is responsible for all day-to-day student transportation operations (refer to Scope of Services on next page). GDPSC expects Proposer to have the staffing, resources, and expertise necessary to complete the service required as well as a plan to deliver high-quality, dependable transportation service. Proposers are to have organizational structure that will ensure high-quality customer service, as well as a plan to maintain responsiveness and effective communication with the GDPSC operations team and GDPSC students’ parents. All of the necessary factors that contribute to the price must be included in the proposed price (including, but not limited to, routing of each home to school bus route, adjusting routes as necessary to accommodate change in ridership, vehicles, vehicle maintenance, insurance, inspections, drivers, employees, etc.). Proposer is to have a demonstrated track record of success in the industry, is to provide references, and is to have sound business practices that show fiscal responsibility.