Charter Transportation Services

The State of Arkansas, Office of State Procurement, is seeking bids for charter transportation services to transport students from the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind to their homes and back to school on weekends, as well as to transport students to and from in-state and out-of-state events. The contractor will be required to provide buses with restrooms, air conditioning, and heating, and to have a minimum of five years' experience in similar transportation services. The contract will be for a term of three years, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Key points to consider include: • The contractor must have a minimum of five years' experience in similar transportation services. • The contractor must have an office, bus shop, and depot located in Central Arkansas. • The contractor must have liability insurance at the minimum amount required by Federal I.C.C. regulations. • The contractor must be licensed to do business in Arkansas and comply with all state, local, and federal laws. • The contractor must provide buses that are less than thirty years old and maintained in good operating condition. • The contractor must provide a replacement bus at no additional cost within three hours of a breakdown.