TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (¿RFP¿)

Ivy Preparatory Academy, Inc. is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced student transportation providers to furnish daily transportation services for scholars during the 2026¿2027 school year, with the option to renew for additional terms as outlined in the RFP.

The purpose of this solicitation is to identify a transportation partner capable of providing safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant transportation services that support the needs of the school's scholars and families. Services may include daily home-to-school and school-to-home transportation utilizing designated transportation hubs, field trip transportation, extracurricular activity transportation, and other transportation services as requested by the school.

The successful bidder shall demonstrate experience providing transportation services for educational institutions and must comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

Proposals should address, at a minimum:

- Company qualifications and experience
- Fleet size, vehicle age, condition, and capacity
- Driver recruitment, training, supervision, and retention practices
- Student safety procedures and emergency response protocols
- Vehicle maintenance and inspection programs
- Technology capabilities, including GPS tracking and communication systems
- Interior and exterior bus camera systems
- Route planning and operational support
- References from current or former educational clients
- Pricing and fee structure

The successful bidder will be required to maintain appropriate insurance coverage, conduct employee background screenings, maintain driver qualifications and medical certifications, submit monthly vehicle maintenance logs, and provide quarterly compliance attestations throughout the term of the contract.