Charter Transportation Services

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Garland Independent School District (GISD) for Charter Transportation Services. Here is a summary of the key points: **Proposal Details** * Proposal number: 68-26-02 (196605) * Due date: December 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. CDT * Submission: Electronic submission is preferred, but paper submissions are also accepted * Contact: Yanet Franco, Senior Buyer ([email protected]) for clarification of specifications **Instructions to Proposers** * Proposals must be signed by an authorized individual * Changes to proposals must be initialed by the person preparing the proposal * Proposals must be submitted in the format specified in the RFP * Deviations from the specifications must be listed on the Compliance Form * Proposers must provide product literature for "or equal" items **Award and Evaluation** * The District reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal * The District may award to a single vendor or multiple vendors * Proposals will be evaluated based on factors such as price, reputation, quality, and compliance with specifications * Tie proposals will be resolved based on factors such as price, reputation, and quality **Contract Terms** * The term of the contract will be from February 25, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with the option to renew annually for four years * The contract may be cancelled by either party with written notice **Other Requirements** * Proposers must disclose any felony convictions * Proposers must provide notice of any changes to their business entity * The District may use information from the Texas Building and Procurement Commission's Proposer Performance Tracking System in evaluating responses.