REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Cleveland County SchoolsSchool · Shelby, NC- Due
- May 30, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Melissa Kennon
The 30-second brief
Cleveland County Schools is seeking proposals for contracted transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year. The RFP outlines requirements for drivers, vehicles, insurance, and operational procedures, and states that proposals will be evaluated on price and past performance.
Proposals, Documentation of driver requirements, Documentation of vehicle requirements, Proof of insurance, Driving records, Criminal background checks, Medical documentation
Price, Past performance with Cleveland County Schools, Professional references
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Summary
Cleveland County Schools is seeking proposals for contracted transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year. The RFP outlines requirements for drivers, vehicles, insurance, and operational procedures, and states that proposals will be evaluated on price and past performance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Past performance with Cleveland County Schools
- Professional references
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Proposals
- Documentation of driver requirements
- Documentation of vehicle requirements
- Proof of insurance
- Driving records
- Criminal background checks
- Medical documentation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Documentation of driver requirements
- Documentation of vehicle requirements
- Proof of insurance
- Driving records
- Criminal background checks
- Medical documentation
- Professional references
- Submit to
- 300 Kemper Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
- Scope location
- Shelby, NC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cleveland County Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 30, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 300 Kemper Rd, Shelby, NC 28152. For questions, contact Melissa Kennon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cleveland County Schools in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Melissa Kennon. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposals, Documentation of driver requirements, Documentation of vehicle requirements, Proof of insurance, Driving records, Criminal background checks, Medical documentation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, Past performance with Cleveland County Schools, Professional references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cleveland County Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Cleveland County Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Cleveland County Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Documentation of driver requirements, Documentation of vehicle requirements, Proof of insurance, Driving records, Criminal background checks, Medical documentation, Professional references. Review the full document from Cleveland County Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Shelby, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.