Request for Bid
WSCD-25-062 Drivers Education
1. Request for Bid
The Waukee Community School District is seeking to secure a Bidder to provide comprehensive
driver education and training services, including behind-the-wheel instruction, to students of the
Waukee Community School District (WCSD) in Waukee, Iowa. All instruction shall comply with
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including Iowa Administrative Code
761—634.
Waukee CSD may Award multiple bidders.
NOTE THAT THIS SOLICITATION MAY RESULT IN MULTIPLE AWARDS
1.1. Please complete and include the following in the Bid:
1.1.1 Complete Attachment A - Pricing Form. (Bids should include all goods and
services necessary to complete the services).
1.1.2 Attachment B- Bid Certification Form.
1.1.3 Attachment C - Conflict of Interest Form.
1.1.4 Attachment E - Sex Offender Acknowledgement Form
1.1.6 Certifications and Qualifications
1.2 Definitions
For the purposes of this RFB and the resulting contract, the following terms shall mean:
“District” means Waukee Community School District (or Waukee CSD) that is issuing the
RFB and shall utilize and purchase the services of the selected Respondent.
“Contract” means the Contractual Agreement(s) entered into with the successful
Respondent(s).
“Contractor” means the awarded Respondent(s) to provide the contractual services
agreed upon.
“Deliverable” means all of the services, goods, products, work, work product, data
(including data collected on behalf of the Agency), items, materials and property to be
created, developed, produced, delivered, performed, or provided by or on behalf of, or
made available through, the Bidder (or any agent, Bidder or subcontractor of the
Contractor) in connection with any contract resulting from this RFB
“Class Cost” means the amount the Bidder will charge the District for an individual who
is enrolled in a driver’s training class that concluded during the billing period.
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“General Terms and Conditions” means the General Terms and Conditions for Services
OkContracts.
“Bid” means the Bidder’s Bid submitted in response to the RFB.
“Bidder” means the company, organization or other business entity submitting a
proposal in response to this RFB.
“Responsible Bidder” means a Bidder that has the capability in all material respects to
perform the scope of work and specifications of the Contract. In determining whether a
Bidder is a Responsible Bidder, the District may consider various factors including, but
not limited to, the Bidder’s competence and qualifications to provide the goods or
services requested, the Bidder’s integrity and reliability, the past performance of the
Bidder’s and the best interest of the Agency and the State.
“Responsive Bid” means a Bid that complies with the material provisions of this RFB.
“RFB” means this Request for Bids and any attachments, exhibits, schedules or addenda
hereto.
2. Contract Term
Final award is contingent upon approval by the Waukee CSD Board of Education and the
District’s legal counsel.
After selection, Waukee CSD will meet with the Bidder for the purpose of negotiating an
Agreement that is acceptable to both parties. In the event that the parties do not achieve an
acceptable agreement, Waukee CSD reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to negotiate with
other Bidders. Should the above process not result in a contract, Waukee CSD will re-evaluate
relevant issues and take appropriate follow-up action.
The initial contract term shall be three (3) years, beginning on June 1, 2026 and ending on May
31, 2029 with an option for up to two (2) one-year renewals by mutual agreement.
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3. Notice to Bidders
3.1 RFB Schedule
● Event Open: 05/08/2026 1:30 PM CST
● Question Submission Close: 05/14/2026 2:00 PM CST
● Event Close: 05/21/2026 2:00 PM CST
● Board Notification and Approval: 05/26/2026
3.2 Questions and Answers
All questions regarding this solicitation shall be received via email to
jjanssen@waukeeschools.org by May 14, 2026 2:00 PM CST. The Waukee CSD will
provide responses to those questions deemed appropriate at
https://www.waukeeschools.org/district/departments/business-services/notice-to-bidd
ers/. Answers will not be provided on an individual basis.
3.3 Communication
Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the
Purchasing Agent listed in the event.
NOTE: Large files delivered via email may be spammed. Please confirm receipt of any
digital files.
3.4 Notification of Intent to Award
After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid
tabulation will be sent via email of the Waukee CSD’s decision to all Bidders.
3.5 Bid Submission:
Bids are due May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. Bids shall be submitted electronically via
email to jjanssen@waukeeschools.org as outlined below, prior to the Bid deadline. Bids
should be signed by an authorized individual to bind the firm, and shall be valid for at
least sixty (60) days.
Please mark your email bids: "RFB WCSD-25-062 Drivers Education”. The school district
reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the
best interest of the school district in its sole and absolute discretion.
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3.7 Public Records and Requests for Confidential Treatment
Waukee CSD shall treat all information submitted by Bidder as public records unless the
Bidder properly requests that specific parts of the Bid be treated as confidential at the
time of submitting the Bid AND the information is confidential under Iowa or other
applicable law. Waukee CSD’s release of public records is governed by Iowa Code
Chapter 22. Bidders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Chapter 22 before
submitting a Bid. Waukee CSD will copy and produce public records as required to
comply with Chapter 22 or other applicable laws.
3.8 No Minimum Guaranteed
Waukee CSD anticipates that the awarded Bidder will provide services as requested by
Waukee CSD. Waukee CSD will not guarantee any minimum compensation will be paid to
the Respondent or any minimum usage of the Bidders services.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
