Nome Public Schools - Pupil Transportation Services RFP 26-001 - 2025
Nome School DistrictSchool · Nome, AK- Due
- Dec 15, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jamie Burgess
- (907) 443-6191
The 30-second brief
Nome Public Schools is seeking competitive proposals for Pupil Transportation Services including home-to-school, special education, school-to-school, field trips, and athletic events for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. The work involves providing and maintaining school buses and drivers to transport students within the Nome, Alaska road system. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 4:00 PM Alaska Standard Time on December 15, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held at 4:00 PM on December 1, 2025, in the Nome District Conference room. Evaluation factors include cost, proven performance, safety history, vehicle maintenance, fleet proposed, on-site manager, and driver training.
Cost, Proven performance with other districts in similar circumstances, Safety history programs and procedures, Vehicle maintenance, Fleet proposed, On-site manager, Proven history and demonstrated company posture in dealing with parents community and school staff, Driver selection and programs, Recommendations from other districts you serve or have served, Driver training including pupil management, Communication with Contractor staff, General qualifications of the company including the Proposer's technical ability to structure and manage student transportation services
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Summary
Nome Public Schools is seeking competitive proposals for Pupil Transportation Services including home-to-school, special education, school-to-school, field trips, and athletic events for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
The work involves providing and maintaining school buses and drivers to transport students within the Nome, Alaska road system. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 4:00 PM Alaska Standard Time on December 15, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held at 4:00 PM on December 1, 2025, in the Nome District Conference room. Evaluation factors include cost, proven performance, safety history, vehicle maintenance, fleet proposed, on-site manager, and driver training.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost, Proven performance with other districts in similar circumstances, Safety history programs and procedures, Vehicle maintenance, Fleet proposed, On-site manager, Proven history and demonstrated company posture in dealing with parents community and school staff, Driver selection and programs, Recommendations from other districts you serve or have served, Driver training including pupil management, Communication with Contractor staff, General qualifications of the company including the Proposer's technical ability to structure and manage student transportation services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Acknowledgement of RFP and Intent to Respond
- Request for Student Transportation Proposal
- Responsiveness Questionnaire
- Contractor Certification of Compliance
- RFP Evaluation
- Cost Justification
- Pricing Forms and Quotes
- School Starting and Dismissal Times
- Student Information
- School Calendar
- RFP Requirements Checklist
- Submit to
- [email protected] / Nome Public Schools District Office, P.O. Box 131, Nome, AK 99762
- Scope location
- Nome, AK
- Reported agency
- Nome Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Nome School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 15, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] / Nome Public Schools District Office, P.O. Box 131, Nome, AK 99762. For questions, contact Jamie Burgess.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Nome School District in AK, 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 Jamie Burgess at (907) 443-6191. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Cost, Proven performance with other districts in similar circumstances, Safety history programs and procedures, Vehicle maintenance, Fleet proposed, On-site manager, Proven history and demonstrated co..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Nome School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Nome School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Nome School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Acknowledgement of RFP and Intent to Respond, Request for Student Transportation Proposal, Responsiveness Questionnaire, Contractor Certification of Compliance, RFP Evaluation, Cost Justification, Pri. Review the full document from Nome School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nome, AK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.