BVB 23-2409 Transportation Services

This contract awards a Best‑Value Bid for student transportation services to Rock Hill Schools in South Carolina. The contractor will provide in‑district and out‑of‑district student pickup and drop‑off using modern vehicles equipped with GPS, video/audio recording, and meet strict safety and background‑check requirements. The scope includes driver staffing, routing, dispatch, trip‑log management, and monthly invoicing based on mileage, wait‑time, and wheelchair‑vehicle rates. The contract is a fixed‑price, unit‑price structure with a one‑year initial term and up to four one‑year renewals, and the vendor must maintain specified insurance limits and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. • Service covers elementary, middle, and high‑school schedules with a 48‑hour turnaround for new transport requests. • Vehicles must be ≤ 5 years old (preferably ≤ 7 years) and equipped with real‑time GPS tracking. • The award goes to a single vendor (“First Alt”) with the contract effective March 6 2024 and expiring February 5 2028.