Transportation Service - EC Student

Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) seeks a qualified transportation provider to deliver a single special‑needs student daily between Hendersonville and Charlotte, NC for approximately 220 school days per year. The contractor must supply a vehicle (or vehicles) meeting detailed safety and technology specifications, qualified drivers with background checks and specialized training, and robust operational and emergency‑response procedures. Billing is on a per‑mile basis with monthly invoicing; the initial contract term is one year with up to two optional one‑year renewals. The award will consider price, technical approach, experience, and references, not price alone. • Route: ~115 mi each way, 230 mi total per day, 220 days/yr (≈50,600 mi/yr) • Service window: Arrival 8:30 AM, departure 2:30 PM in Charlotte • Required deliverables: vehicle specs, safety equipment, GPS/telemetry, driver vetting & training, insurance certificates, emergency protocols • Contract term: 1 year (option for two additional 1‑year renewals) • Submission deadline: 2:00 PM EST, 1 Sep 2026; questions due 26 Aug 2026 • Payment: monthly invoices, 30‑day payment cycle