It is the intention of the Tucson Unified School District to contract with qualified vendor(s) to purchase Supplemental Student Transportation. The transportation services provided to TUSD under this agreement shall consist of the contractor(s) providing the required number and types of vehicles and qualified drivers necessary for the safe transportation of pupils to and from school, between schools, and to and from other District sponsored activities such as athletic events and field trips. Transportation services may be required for regular and special education programs. Such transportation is a supplement to District transportation and shall be provided at such times and places specified by the District's Director of Transportation or designee. The exact number of trips, miles or expenditures for this agreement is not known. However, it is anticipated that total expenditures could be approximately $3,250,000.00 for the initial term of the agreement. This figure is not to be construed as an estimate or guarantee for this bid, but as an aid to vendors in the preparation of bids. The services required for this bid will be based solely on the needs of the Tucson Unified School District Vendor(s) will be paid for actual services requested and rendered by vendor(s). Successful bidder agrees to maintain prices regardless of the amount of services provided.
