Description
Twin Rivers Unified School District is seeking qualified Alternative Student Transportation (AST) providers to join a non‑exclusive pool that will deliver daily home‑to‑school and school‑to‑home transportation for students with disabilities under IDEA. The contract will be for one year starting July 1 2026, with up to two optional one‑year renewals, and the district will allocate routes based on need, performance, and pricing. Providers must meet California Senate Bill 88 safety and driver‑hour regulations, maintain appropriate insurance, and submit detailed rate proposals. No minimum volume is guaranteed, and the district anticipates roughly 150 students served across ~120 daily routes, amounting to about 21,600 trips per year.
• Door‑to‑door or curb‑to‑curb transport for ≈ 150 special‑education students daily (1‑3 students per vehicle, wheelchair‑accessible as needed).
• Compliance with IDEA, SB 88, SB 848, and all applicable state/federal safety, background‑check, and driver‑log requirements.
• Minimum insurance: $2 M CGL, $2 M auto liability, $2 M sexual‑abuse, $1 M cyber, workers’ comp, etc.; District named as additional insured.
• Rate proposal must include base‑trip fee plus mileage (or comparable model) with scenario‑based pricing; total estimated contract value ≈ $3 M annually.
• Award may be made to multiple providers; no guaranteed minimum volume; performance metrics and liquidated‑damage provisions will be negotiated post‑award.