STUDENT TRANSPORTATION - SCORE ACADEMY

The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide dedicated student‑transport services for SCORE Academy participants during the 2026‑2027 school year. The vendor must transport small cohorts (≤12 students) from their homes to four SCORE Academy sites and back on specified dates, including regular weekly sessions and exam‑day trips. Service must comply with North Carolina student‑transport statutes, background‑check requirements, vehicle capacity limits (minimum 10 seats, no 15‑passenger vans), insurance standards, and safety policies. The contract is a term agreement lasting nine months (Oct 2026 – Jun 2027) with a daily rate pricing structure. Vendors must be licensed in NC, have at least five years of relevant experience, and submit a complete electronic proposal via the state e‑procurement portal by the deadline. • Transport up to 12 students per cohort on pre‑determined dates (approximately 38 service days total). • Serve four SCORE Academy locations in Wake County (Fuquay‑Varina and three Raleigh sites). • Provide morning pickup (by 8:30 am) and return by 11:00 am; also single‑vehicle exam‑day trips. • Vehicles must have ≥10 passenger seats; 15‑passenger vans prohibited. • All drivers must hold valid licenses, clean driving records, and pass background checks. • Vendor must maintain required commercial auto, general liability, workers’ comp, and sexual‑misconduct insurance. • Submit daily‑rate pricing, references, insurance certificates, and required forms through eVP. • Proposal deadline: 21 Sep 2026 2:00 PM ET; questions due 14 Sep 2026 2:00 PM ET.