School District of Beloit Student Transportation Services RFP 2026-1
Beloit School DistrictSchool · Beloit, WI- Due
- Apr 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Stephanie Ellwood
The 30-second brief
Seeks proposals for student transportation services for the school years 2026-27 through 2030-31. Services include regular education, special education, and other transportation needs. The RFP outlines contract terms, contractor responsibilities, vehicle requirements, insurance, and liquidated damages.
Proposals, Financial statement, Audit, Insurance certificates, Implementation/transition plan, Organizational chart, Resumes, Background check procedures, Management structure, Customer service methods, Safety program, Reporting procedures, Labor union history, Communication plan, Service quality updates
Customer Service and Responsiveness, Safety record, Computerized routing and scheduling proficiency, Driver and attendant recruitment, training, supervision, and retention, Quality of fleet, Quality of communication and technology equipment, Maintenance and vehicle inspection compliance, Terminal and parking facilities, Management experience and training, Maintenance staff experience and training, Flexibility and cooperation of the contractor, Reference checks on owner, management, and staff, Cost to the District
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Summary
Seeks proposals for student transportation services for the school years 2026-27 through 2030-31.
Services include regular education, special education, and other transportation needs. The RFP outlines contract terms, contractor responsibilities, vehicle requirements, insurance, and liquidated damages.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
18- Customer Service and Responsiveness
- Safety record
- Computerized routing and scheduling proficiency
- Driver and attendant recruitment
- Training
- Supervision
- Retention
- Quality of fleet
- Quality of communication and technology equipment
- Maintenance and vehicle inspection compliance
- Terminal and parking facilities
- Management experience and training
- Maintenance staff experience and training
- Flexibility and cooperation of the contractor
- Reference checks on owner
- Management
- Staff
- Cost to the District
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
15- Proposals
- Financial statement
- Audit
- Insurance certificates
- Implementation/transition plan
- Organizational chart
- Resumes
- Background check procedures
- Management structure
- Customer service methods
- Safety program
- Reporting procedures
- Labor union history
- Communication plan
- Service quality updates
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Appendix A (Route Information)
- Appendix B (List of Schools)
- Appendix C (Boundary Maps)
- Appendix D (Price Schedule 1: Primary Transportation Services)
- Appendix E (Price Schedule 2: Extra Trips)
- Scope location
- Beloit, WI
- Reported agency
- School District of Beloit
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Beloit School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 1, 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. For questions, contact Stephanie Ellwood.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Beloit School District in WI, 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 Stephanie Ellwood. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposals, Financial statement, Audit, Insurance certificates, Implementation/transition plan, Organizational chart, Resumes, Background check procedures, Management structure, Customer service methods, Safety program, Reporting procedures, Labor union history, Communication plan, Service quality up. 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: "Customer Service and Responsiveness, Safety record, Computerized routing and scheduling proficiency, Driver and attendant recruitment, training, supervision, and retention, Quality of fleet, Quality o..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Beloit School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Beloit School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Beloit 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: Appendix A (Route Information), Appendix B (List of Schools), Appendix C (Boundary Maps), Appendix D (Price Schedule 1: Primary Transportation Services), Appendix E (Price Schedule 2: Extra Trips). Review the full document from Beloit 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: Beloit, WI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.