RFI 2022-002-TR - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

The Request for information is an invitation to qualified transportation companies to submit Information and written Statement of Qualifications outlining their ability to provide transportation services. The School Division seeks the most advantageous option to manage transportation services effectively and efficiently.

Requirements
Buses:
Lease all Buses to School Division (*School Division currently owns all Buses, this requirement would mean replacing every school division owned bus when it reaches the end life and providing more buses as required)

School Division provides all Buses, where required contractor provides buses on an annual lease

Provide Spare buses by daily rates when required in emergency situations

Provide Spare Full-size class 30 passenger 2 wheelchair when require in emergency situations

Operation:
Provide Drivers for all Buses (including all School Division owned buses)

Provided Drivers for lease Buses

Regular Runs (AM & PM) up to 44 routes

Kindergarten mid-day route -in, out and about. (Moving kindergarten from daycare to school, afternoon route occurring over noon)

Field Trips

Ridership program delivery (Evacuation safety drills given twice a year)

Scheduled practical arts route

Special needs route

Drivers to cover all routes requested

Maintenance
Provide Maintenance for all Buses

Shared responsibility with School Division and provide Maintenance for half the fleet

Responsible for general maintenance fluids etc.; for all Buses

Responsible for all mechanical diagnostics, repairs & third-party repair for all Buses

Responsible for regular bus washing for all Buses

Staffing
Yard Supervisor

Provide driver support and training

Day to day bus maintenance

Enforce PT policies & practices

Reporting
Ability to provide reports in form and format required by the School Division

Ability to provide report and Invoicing in excel format