Driver's Education

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking a vendor to provide a 36-hour driver education program and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction for eligible students. The program must be approved by the State of Maryland and meet the requirements outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). The vendor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, insurance, and equipment to deliver the program. The contract will be for a period of one year, with four one-year renewal options. The vendor must demonstrate experience in delivering a State of Maryland-approved driver education program and provide evidence of current licensing and approval by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. • The program must include a minimum of 36 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel training. • The vendor must provide flexible scheduling options to accommodate students' academic schedules, extracurricular activities, and family obligations. • The vendor must verify student eligibility prior to service delivery and maintain complete, accurate, and auditable attendance, enrollment, and completion records. • The vendor must provide vehicles for behind-the-wheel instruction that meet all Maryland safety inspection standards and are properly insured. • The vendor must ensure that instruction is provided only by properly certified and qualified driver education instructors.