Stockton Unified School District Supplemental Transportation Services RFP 26-27-10 (2026)
Stockton UnifiedSchool · Stockton, CA- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Rudy Valderrama
- (209) 938-5183
The 30-second brief
Stockton Unified School District seeks a qualified transportation provider to deliver comprehensive supplemental student transportation services for general education, special education, homeless, foster, disabled, and medically fragile students. The contractor will supply properly maintained and compliant vehicles, qualified and cleared personnel, specialized student accommodations, reliable dispatch, standby vehicles, and consistent route performance across 54 school sites in Stockton, California. SUSD also requires an integrated transportation technology solution supporting routing, GPS/AVL tracking, parent and school applications, student ridership tracking, RFID capabilities, driver tablets, GIS integration, reporting, and invoice verification. Proposals are due by October 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with questions due by October 7, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
General Education School Bus Drivers, Special Education School Bus Drivers, School Bus Attendants, Substitute or Relief Drivers, Extended School Year (ESY) Transportation, Field Trips or Other Non-Regular Transportation Services
Qualifications, Experience & References (20), Operational Approach and Service Delivery (25), Personnel, Training, and Safety (15), Fleet and Equipment Capacity (15), Management, Dispatch, and Operational Capacity (10), Transportation Technology and Reporting (5), Cost Proposal (10)
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Summary
Stockton Unified School District seeks a qualified transportation provider to deliver comprehensive supplemental student transportation services for general education, special education, homeless, foster, disabled, and medically fragile students.
The contractor will supply properly maintained and compliant vehicles, qualified and cleared personnel, specialized student accommodations, reliable dispatch, standby vehicles, and consistent route performance across 54 school sites in Stockton, California. SUSD also requires an integrated transportation technology solution supporting routing, GPS/AVL tracking, parent and school applications, student ridership tracking, RFID capabilities, driver tablets, GIS integration, reporting, and invoice verification. Proposals are due by October 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with questions due by October 7, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- General Education School Bus Drivers
- Special Education School Bus Drivers
- School Bus Attendants
- Substitute or Relief Drivers
- Extended School Year (ESY) Transportation
- Field Trips or Other Non-Regular Transportation Services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Bidder’s Certificate Regarding Worker’s Compensation
- W-9
- Vendor Application
- Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check
- Driver's License
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Drivers Special Certificate
- DOT Medical
- Vehicle Registration
- Vehicle Insurance
- Vehicle CHP 292
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Equal Opportunity Certification
- Executive Order Compliance Certification PCC 2202-2208
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stocktonusd
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Stockton, CA
- Reported agency
- Stockton Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Stockton Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 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: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stocktonusd. For questions, contact Rudy Valderrama.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Stockton Unified in CA, 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 Rudy Valderrama at (209) 938-5183. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: General Education School Bus Drivers, Special Education School Bus Drivers, School Bus Attendants, Substitute or Relief Drivers, Extended School Year (ESY) Transportation, Field Trips or Other Non-Regular Transportation Services. 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: "Qualifications, Experience & References (20), Operational Approach and Service Delivery (25), Personnel, Training, and Safety (15), Fleet and Equipment Capacity (15), Management, Dispatch, and Operati..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Stockton Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Stockton Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Stockton Unified 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: Bidder’s Certificate Regarding Worker’s Compensation, W-9, Vendor Application, Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check, Driver's License, First Aid and CPR Certificate, Drivers Special Certificate,. Review the full document from Stockton Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Stockton, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.