Description
The Des Moines Independent Community School District seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive transportation analysis supporting upcoming school configuration, attendance‑boundary, and bell‑time changes. The consultant will evaluate current and projected transportation demand, fleet utilization, routing, staffing, and policy alignment, then deliver preliminary and final assessment reports with actionable recommendations and implementation road‑maps. Presentations to district leadership and stakeholders are required.
• Scope includes school‑configuration impact analysis, attendance‑boundary impact analysis, bell‑time schedule analysis, and policy review.
• Deliverables: preliminary assessment, final transportation assessment, presentations, and implementation roadmap.
• Project phases: data collection, preliminary analysis, scenario refinement, final reporting.
• Required qualifications: experience in K‑12 transportation planning, routing optimization, fleet and staffing analysis, and policy development.
• Contract term: 1 year with up to four optional 1‑year renewals.
• Proposal submission electronically by 8 Oct 2026; questions due 2 Oct 2026.
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Contact
Andy Hulse