Special Needs Transportation Services

The Davenport Community School District is seeking a contractor to provide special needs transportation services for its students. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, vehicles, equipment, supervision, and management necessary to safely and efficiently transport eligible special needs students. The contract will be for a period of three years, with the option to extend for an additional three years. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as District policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive transportation services, operating as an independent contractor, and delivering services in accordance with industry best practices for transportation of special needs students. • The contractor must provide all necessary vehicles, equipment, and personnel to transport special needs students. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to pupil transportation. • The contractor must provide services in accordance with industry best practices for transportation of special needs students. • The contractor must operate as an independent contractor and manage all aspects of the transportation services. • The contractor must provide a cost estimate based on the number of trips, buses, and hours of service required.