Student Transportation

Ken​osha Unified School District is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive Pre‑K‑12 student transportation services, including regular routes, special‑needs transportation, curricular/extra‑curricular charters, and shuttle services. The contractor must supply a modern fleet (large 71‑seat buses, small wheelchair‑lift buses, and alternative‑capacity vans), maintain an on‑site terminal with maintenance bays, fuel storage, and dispatch capabilities, and staff the operation with drivers, safety managers, dispatchers, and certified mechanics. Performance guarantees are tied to on‑time arrivals, equipment availability, and service continuity, with penalties for lateness or equipment failures. Pricing must be submitted in the district‑provided templates with annual increase schedules through FY 2031‑32, and the contract will run for an initial six‑year term with two optional three‑year extensions. • Provide all regular, special‑needs, and charter transportation for Pre‑K‑12 across the district. • Operate a fleet meeting age (≤ 12 years) and equipment standards (GPS, video, two‑way radios, wheelchair lifts, seat‑belts, etc.). • Maintain an OSHA‑compliant terminal, fuel tank (≥ 10,000 gal), and on‑site management staff. • Meet performance penalties for lateness, missing equipment, and route failures; prices must remain firm for 60 days.