Rutherford County Schools Student Driver Education RFP
Rutherford County SchoolsSchool · Forest City, NC- Due
- Mar 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mr. Kevin Bradley
The 30-second brief
Request for proposals for a district-wide driver education program to provide Driver Safety and Training to students. The contract will cover approximately 350 students annually.
Driver safety and training instruction for students, including 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Best value procurement method, considering quality, safety, costs, and other reasonable factors.
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Summary
Request for proposals for a district-wide driver education program to provide Driver Safety and Training to students. The contract will cover approximately 350 students annually.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Best value procurement method
- Considering quality
- Safety
- Costs
- Other reasonable factors
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Driver safety and training instruction for students, including 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Driver Education Syllabus
- List of Equipment
- Compliance acknowledgements
- Insurance Certification
- Acknowledgements and agreements
- Submit to
- Rutherford County Schools, 382 West Main St., Forest City, NC 28043
- Scope location
- Rutherford County Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Rutherford County Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 31, 2026. 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: Rutherford County Schools, 382 West Main St., Forest City, NC 28043. For questions, contact Mr. Kevin Bradley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Rutherford 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 Mr. Kevin Bradley. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Driver safety and training instruction for students, including 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.. 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: "Best value procurement method, considering quality, safety, costs, and other reasonable factors." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Rutherford County Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Rutherford County Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Rutherford County Schools 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 1 year. 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: Driver Education Syllabus, List of Equipment, Compliance acknowledgements, Insurance Certification, Acknowledgements and agreements.. Review the full document from Rutherford 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: Rutherford County Schools. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.