RFP #27-002: 2027 Student Transportation Services

Description: Student Transportation Operations and Fleet Maintenance Services Initial Contract Term: July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HPSD will accept proposals for a four (4) year contract for STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE. The contract may be extended for an additional four (4) year term if agreed upon by both parties and complies with and observes all provisions of the Vehicle Code and the School Code, as applicable, Mississippi Code Ann. Titles 37 and 63, respectively and all other applicable laws. Proposals should be submitted for a four-year period, encompassing the 2027-2028, 2028-2029, 2029-2030, 2030-2031 fiscal years beginning July 1, 2027, and going through June 30, 2031. Proposals will be opened in the Office of Superintendent, Hattiesburg Public School District, located at 301 Mamie Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Project Description (summary provided in RFP): Contractors are to base cost projections on duplicating HPSD student transportation services within the requirements of the RFP. Routes run in three tiers (Tier 1: Burger Middle School, STEAM Academy and Lillie Burney; Tier 2: PK-5 schools; Tier 3: Hattiesburg High School) with special provisions for special needs students and alternative school placements. District provides data for 2025-2026 fiscal year for passengers, routes, and route lengths. The RFP includes requirements and specifications covering vehicles, personnel, safety program, insurance, routes and schedules, fleet maintenance, performance measures and penalties, invoicing and payment, transition plan, and other general contract terms. Detailed fleet inventory, route schedule, and extensive questionnaire and proposal forms are included in the RFP packet.