Region 17 Student Transportation Services RFP #2025-11
Regional School District 17School · Higganum, CT- Due
- Dec 9, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Karen Asetta
The 30-second brief
Request for proposals from qualified bus transportation companies for student transportation services for Region 17 Public Schools. The contract term is 5 years, starting July 1, 2026. Includes regular, special education, and extended school year transportation.
Transportation services for students, including regular routes, special education, athletics/field trips, and extended school year. Includes provision of vehicles, drivers, maintenance, and reporting.
On-time delivery, bidder integrity/reputation/experience, financial resources, demonstrated routing efficiencies, cost. Preference given to residents of Haddam and Killingworth.
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Summary
Request for proposals from qualified bus transportation companies for student transportation services for Region 17 Public Schools. The contract term is 5 years, starting July 1, 2026. Includes regular, special education, and extended school year transportation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- On-time delivery
- Bidder integrity/reputation/experience
- Financial resources
- Demonstrated routing efficiencies
- Cost
Preference given to residents of Haddam and Killingworth.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Transportation services for students
- Including regular routes
- Special education
- Athletics/field trips
- Extended school year
Includes provision of vehicles, drivers, maintenance, and reporting.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Appendix A: Mandatory Bid Pricing Schedule
- Appendix B: Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
- Appendix C: Tax Affidavit
- Appendix D: Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Submit to
- Central Office of Region 17, 57 Little City Road, Higganum, CT 06441
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Region 17 (Haddam/Killingworth) Public Schools, Middletown vocational/technical schools
- Reported agency
- Region 17 (Haddam/Killingworth) Connecticut Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Regional School District 17?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 9, 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: Central Office of Region 17, 57 Little City Road, Higganum, CT 06441. For questions, contact Karen Asetta.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Regional School District 17 in CT, 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 Karen Asetta. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Transportation services for students, including regular routes, special education, athletics/field trips, and extended school year. Includes provision of vehicles, drivers, maintenance, and reporting.. 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: "On-time delivery, bidder integrity/reputation/experience, financial resources, demonstrated routing efficiencies, cost. Preference given to residents of Haddam and Killingworth." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Regional School District 17?
All active and historical solicitations from Regional School District 17 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Regional School District 17 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: Appendix A: Mandatory Bid Pricing Schedule, Appendix B: Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, Appendix C: Tax Affidavit, Appendix D: Certificate of Non-Collusion. Review the full document from Regional School District 17 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Region 17 (Haddam/Killingworth) Public Schools, Middletown vocational/technical schools. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.