Union City Area School District - Contracted Student Transportation Services RFP 2026
Union City Area SDSchool · Union City, PA- Due
- Jan 22, 2027
- 87 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Tara Lineman
- (814) 438-4643
The 30-second brief
Union City Area School District seeks proposals from qualified student transportation contractors to provide safe, reliable, efficient, and technology-enabled transportation for District students and other eligible riders. The selected contractor will furnish, operate, staff, maintain, and manage buses and other required vehicles, including regular home-to-school routes, specialized transportation with wheelchair-accessible vehicles, midday, shuttle, vocational, summer routes, and athletic or extracurricular supplemental trips. Bidders must utilize District-designated transportation software, install digital video camera systems, provide compliant fleet vehicles with maximum age limits, and maintain comprehensive driver clearances and training. Sealed proposals are due by January 22, 2027 at 2:00 PM, with written questions accepted through December 18, 2026. The initial contract term is five years commencing July 1, 2027, with two one-year renewal options.
Responsiveness, understanding, and route-flexibility approach (15%), Safety, compliance, and performance record (20%), Operations, staffing, fleet, maintenance, and continuity plan (20%), Software/iPad, data, communications, and reporting approach (15%), Experience, references, financial capacity, and transition readiness (10%), Price and total evaluated cost (20%)
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Summary
Union City Area School District seeks proposals from qualified student transportation contractors to provide safe, reliable, efficient, and technology-enabled transportation for District students and other eligible riders.
The selected contractor will furnish, operate, staff, maintain, and manage buses and other required vehicles, including regular home-to-school routes, specialized transportation with wheelchair-accessible vehicles, midday, shuttle, vocational, summer routes, and athletic or extracurricular supplemental trips. Bidders must utilize District-designated transportation software, install digital video camera systems, provide compliant fleet vehicles with maximum age limits, and maintain comprehensive driver clearances and training. Sealed proposals are due by January 22, 2027 at 2:00 PM, with written questions accepted through December 18, 2026. The initial contract term is five years commencing July 1, 2027, with two one-year renewal options.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Signed Proposal and Addenda Acknowledgment
- Executive summary
- Company history and financial capacity
- Relevant K-12 transportation experience and references
- Operations and transition plan
- Staffing and safety plans
- Fleet and facility schedule
- Software/iPad implementation plan
- Interior camera plan
- Fuel-control plan
- Safety record and insurance-loss information
- Data-security plan
- Completed Pricing Schedule Exhibit C
- Exceptions and requested changes Exhibit D
- Insurance evidence
- Submit to
- Union City Area School District Business Office
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Union City, PA
- Reported agency
- Union City Area School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Union City Area SD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 22, 2027. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Union City Area School District Business Office. For questions, contact Tara Lineman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Union City Area SD in PA, 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 Tara Lineman at (814) 438-4643. 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: "Responsiveness, understanding, and route-flexibility approach (15%), Safety, compliance, and performance record (20%), Operations, staffing, fleet, maintenance, and continuity plan (20%), Software/iPa..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Union City Area SD?
All active and historical solicitations from Union City Area SD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Union City Area SD 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of January 22, 2027, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Signed Proposal and Addenda Acknowledgment, Executive summary, Company history and financial capacity, Relevant K-12 transportation experience and references, Operations and transition plan, Staffing. Review the full document from Union City Area SD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Union City, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.