Transportation Services

YES Prep Public Schools is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive student transportation services for K‑12 students across its charter schools in the Houston area. The contract covers general route service, special‑population transportation (special‑education, McKinney‑Vento), field‑trip and event shuttles, and requires the provider to supply routing software, GPS tracking, and a substitute driver/monitor pool. The initial term is one year with the possibility of up to four one‑year extensions (maximum five years). No minimum service volume is guaranteed; the contractor must be able to scale up or down based on enrollment and operational needs. Key requirements include wheelchair‑accessible vehicles, on‑time performance reporting, 15 % substitute driver and 10 % substitute monitor staffing, and compliance with insurance, safety, and data‑security standards. • Provide daily bus service (early‑morning to late‑evening) for all YES Prep campuses. • Transport special‑needs and homeless (McKinney‑Vento) students with appropriate equipment and staff. • Supply routing software and a dedicated routing specialist with 48‑hour change turnaround. • Offer field‑trip, extracurricular, and district‑wide event transportation on an as‑needed basis. • Maintain on‑time performance metrics, GPS tracking, and detailed reporting. • Keep a minimum substitute driver (15 %) and monitor (10 %) pool. • Meet insurance limits ($1 M general liability, $300 k auto, etc.) and safety certifications.