RFP Charter and School Bus Transportation - 2024

Wayne State University issued an open RFP for local charter and school‑bus transportation services across its Detroit campuses. The contract requires vendors to provide a fleet of regular and ADA‑accessible buses (15‑, 23‑25‑, and 50+‑passenger capacities), maintain safety and compliance standards, and deliver detailed cost and operational data. Three vendors were selected: National Trails (providing both coach and school‑bus services), US Coach (coach services only), and First Students (school‑bus services only). The agreement runs for three years, with the possibility of two one‑year extensions, and includes fixed‑price, lump‑sum pricing, mandatory insurance coverage, and quarterly reporting obligations. • Scope includes local bus routes, charter trips, and ADA‑accessible transportation for students, faculty, staff, and guests. • Vendors must submit a certified cost schedule, detailed operational questionnaire, and maintain insurance meeting the university’s minimum limits. • The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, lump‑sum award with optional extensions, and requires quarterly M/W/DBE reports and compliance with the university’s smoke‑free and FOIA policies.