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Entity: Howard County Public School System (HCPSS)
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Howard County Public School System
This contract establishes an agreement between Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and Freedom Taxicab, LLC. for alternative and supplemental transportation services. The contract's effective period is from July 11, 2024, to July 10, 2029, with an option for one additional two-year renewal. The services include providing alternative vehicles, specifically six transit-style vans and twenty minivans, on an as-needed basis. The contract sets a maximum spending authority (not to exceed) of $6,689,400 annually and $46,825,800 over the entire term, including all renewal options. Key provisions cover contractor responsibilities, billing, payment terms, termination conditions, guarantees, student data privacy, insurance requirements, and liquidated damages for non-compliance.
Effective Date
Jul 11, 2024
Expires
Effective: Jul 11, 2024
Howard County Public School System
Expires:
This contract establishes an agreement between Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and Freedom Taxicab, LLC. for alternative and supplemental transportation services. The contract's effective period is from July 11, 2024, to July 10, 2029, with an option for one additional two-year renewal. The services include providing alternative vehicles, specifically six transit-style vans and twenty minivans, on an as-needed basis. The contract sets a maximum spending authority (not to exceed) of $6,689,400 annually and $46,825,800 over the entire term, including all renewal options. Key provisions cover contractor responsibilities, billing, payment terms, termination conditions, guarantees, student data privacy, insurance requirements, and liquidated damages for non-compliance.
AvailableHoward County Public School System
This document, Contract Amendment No. 02, amends the original 'Alternative Transportation Service for Select Students' contract between Jennifer Steadman dba Freedom Taxicab, LLC. and the Howard County Public School System. The amendment, dated August 8, 2025, extends the contract term through August 19, 2026, and increases the total contract value to $4,350,000.00 from the previously amended total of $3,600,000.00. The original contract was executed on August 20, 2023.
Effective Date
Aug 20, 2023
Expires
Effective: Aug 20, 2023
Howard County Public School System
Expires:
This document, Contract Amendment No. 02, amends the original 'Alternative Transportation Service for Select Students' contract between Jennifer Steadman dba Freedom Taxicab, LLC. and the Howard County Public School System. The amendment, dated August 8, 2025, extends the contract term through August 19, 2026, and increases the total contract value to $4,350,000.00 from the previously amended total of $3,600,000.00. The original contract was executed on August 20, 2023.
AvailableHoward County Public School System
This contract between the Board of Education of Howard County (HCPSS) and Jennifer Steadman dba Freedom Taxicab, LLC outlines the provision of alternative transportation services for select students. The contract specifies a period from August 20, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a not-to-exceed spending authority of $3,600,000.00 for the entire duration. It details responsibilities, billing procedures, termination conditions, guarantees, data privacy, and compliance requirements, along with general terms and conditions.
Effective Date
Aug 20, 2023
Expires
Effective: Aug 20, 2023
Howard County Public School System
Expires:
This contract between the Board of Education of Howard County (HCPSS) and Jennifer Steadman dba Freedom Taxicab, LLC outlines the provision of alternative transportation services for select students. The contract specifies a period from August 20, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a not-to-exceed spending authority of $3,600,000.00 for the entire duration. It details responsibilities, billing procedures, termination conditions, guarantees, data privacy, and compliance requirements, along with general terms and conditions.
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Howard County Public School System
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) issued an RFI (Ref. 060.26.B6) titled 'Classification Study' requesting information from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study for Custodial Services across the district. The RFI seeks methodologies, examples of similar work, timelines, and non-binding cost estimates and includes a supporting RFI document on the buyer portal. The opportunity opened Jan 21, 2026 and is open with responses due Feb 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.
Posted Date
Jan 21, 2026
Due Date
Feb 11, 2026
Release: Jan 21, 2026
Howard County Public School System
Close: Feb 11, 2026
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) issued an RFI (Ref. 060.26.B6) titled 'Classification Study' requesting information from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study for Custodial Services across the district. The RFI seeks methodologies, examples of similar work, timelines, and non-binding cost estimates and includes a supporting RFI document on the buyer portal. The opportunity opened Jan 21, 2026 and is open with responses due Feb 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.
AvailableHoward County Public School System
The Howard County Board of Education is soliciting bids to provide Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA)-certified driver education program courses to select HCPSS students at six high schools. The procurement is issued as an IFB and anticipates multiple awards. Key dates include an open date of January 21, 2026 and a close date of February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.
Posted Date
Jan 21, 2026
Due Date
Feb 10, 2026
Release: Jan 21, 2026
Howard County Public School System
Close: Feb 10, 2026
The Howard County Board of Education is soliciting bids to provide Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA)-certified driver education program courses to select HCPSS students at six high schools. The procurement is issued as an IFB and anticipates multiple awards. Key dates include an open date of January 21, 2026 and a close date of February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.
AvailableHoward County Public School System
The Howard County Public School System issued an IFB for full modernization of the existing elevator at Atholton Elementary School, including engineering, equipment, labor, and permits. The project is state-funded and will use prevailing/non-prevailing wage rates as applicable. Questions for the solicitation are due 2026-01-27 and proposals are due 2026-02-03.
Posted Date
Jan 13, 2026
Due Date
Feb 3, 2026
Release: Jan 13, 2026
Howard County Public School System
Close: Feb 3, 2026
The Howard County Public School System issued an IFB for full modernization of the existing elevator at Atholton Elementary School, including engineering, equipment, labor, and permits. The project is state-funded and will use prevailing/non-prevailing wage rates as applicable. Questions for the solicitation are due 2026-01-27 and proposals are due 2026-02-03.
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