Charter Bus Transportation Services

Lamar CISD, a K‑12 district in Fort Bend County, Texas, seeks to award a multiple‑award, one‑year charter bus transportation contract (with up to four one‑year renewal options) to qualified providers. The contract will cover safe, reliable, cost‑effective transportation for roughly 50,000 students across 58 campuses and additional sites. Vendors must submit electronic proposals by 2 PM CT on 11/10/2026, after a pre‑proposal virtual meeting on 10/28/2026. The solicitation requires extensive compliance documentation (conflict‑of‑interest, certifications, driver qualifications, safety programs, insurance, etc.) and detailed pricing for hourly bus usage, mileage tiers, cancellation fees, and extra‑ordinary costs (overnight lodging, relief drivers). No guaranteed volume of work; awards may be primary or alternate. The district may adopt the contract across other CTPA member districts. • One‑year base term (auto‑renew up to four additional years) • Service area: Lamar CISD schools (Fort Bend County, TX) • Required documentation: 1295 Form, W‑9, CIQ, insurance, driver training, safety & background checks • Pricing lines for 39‑57 passenger buses, hourly rates, mileage tiers, cancellation fees, lodging, relief driver costs • Electronic submission only; pre‑proposal virtual meeting 10/28/2026 (optional) • Award recommendation expected August 2025 (per solicitation) • No minimum order quantity; vendors may submit “No Bid” for items • Evaluation criteria weighted: price, reputation, quality, fit, past relationship, local presence, etc.