RFP for Alternative Student Transportation

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Title:  

RFP for Alternative Student Transportation

Agency:  

Twin Rivers Unified School District

State:  

California

NAICS Code:  

485410

Industry:  

Transportation and Public Transit

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Proposal

Solicitation ID:  

26-036-2

Open Date:  

3/9/2026

Questions Due Date:  

3/16/2026

Close Date:  

3/30/2026

Projected Award Date:  

4/24/2026

Project Duration:  

1 year

Last Updated:  

Description:
Twin Rivers Unified School District is seeking qualified Alternative Student Transportation (AST) providers to join a non‑exclusive pool that will deliver daily home‑to‑school and school‑to‑home transportation for students with disabilities under IDEA. The contract will be for one year starting July 1 2026, with up to two optional one‑year renewals, and the district will allocate routes based on need, performance, and pricing. Providers must meet California Senate Bill 88 safety and driver‑hour regulations, maintain appropriate insurance, and submit detailed rate proposals. No minimum volume is guaranteed, and the district anticipates roughly 150 students served across ~120 daily routes, amounting to about 21,600 trips per year. • Door‑to‑door or curb‑to‑curb transport for ≈ 150 special‑education students daily (1‑3 students per vehicle, wheelchair‑accessible as needed). • Compliance with IDEA, SB 88, SB 848, and all applicable state/federal safety, background‑check, and driver‑log requirements. • Minimum insurance: $2 M CGL, $2 M auto liability, $2 M sexual‑abuse, $1 M cyber, workers’ comp, etc.; District named as additional insured. • Rate proposal must include base‑trip fee plus mileage (or comparable model) with scenario‑based pricing; total estimated contract value ≈ $3 M annually. • Award may be made to multiple providers; no guaranteed minimum volume; performance metrics and liquidated‑damage provisions will be negotiated post‑award.
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Contact Information:

proposals@trusd.net

Budget Estimate (AI):

$2,000,000 – $3,000,000

The RFP cites an estimated annual contract value of roughly $3 million for the entire pool of providers. Assuming a competitive pool of 2‑4 vendors, a single provider could earn between $0.75 million and $1.5 million annually, depending on the share of routes awarded. Therefore, a reasonable earnings range for a successful bidder is $2 million‑$3 million if they secure a significant portion of the business, especially given the one‑year term with renewal options. Factors influencing the final budget include the number of students served, mileage, vehicle type, and any negotiated performance incentives or penalties.

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