Wake County Public School System - Student Transportation for SCORE Academy - RFP #251-27-154 (2026)
Wake County SchoolsSchool · Cary, NC- Due
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 0.75 years
- Primary contact
- Marcella Calvert
- (919) 588-3457
The 30-second brief
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is seeking price, schedule, and service proposals to establish one or more service contracts for student transportation services for SCORE Academy students during the 2026-2027 school year. Transportation is required for four SCORE Academy sites: Fuquay Varina (109 Ennis Street), River Oaks (4600 New Bern Ave), Garner Station (1423 Garner Station Boulevard), and North Raleigh (5805 Departure Drive) in Raleigh and Fuquay Varina, NC. The contract term is an initial duration of nine months, beginning in October 2026 and ending in June 2027. Proposals are due by September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with written questions due by September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must have at least five years of experience, maintain required commercial general liability, auto liability, and workers compensation insurance, and submit through the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).
Transportation services for SCORE Academy students
Prices offered, quality of articles offered, general reputation and performance capabilities, substantial conformity with specifications, suitability for intended use, related services needed, date or dates of delivery and performance
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Summary
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is seeking price, schedule, and service proposals to establish one or more service contracts for student transportation services for SCORE Academy students during the 2026-2027 school year.
Transportation is required for four SCORE Academy sites: Fuquay Varina (109 Ennis Street), River Oaks (4600 New Bern Ave), Garner Station (1423 Garner Station Boulevard), and North Raleigh (5805 Departure Drive) in Raleigh and Fuquay Varina, NC. The contract term is an initial duration of nine months, beginning in October 2026 and ending in June 2027. Proposals are due by September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with written questions due by September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must have at least five years of experience, maintain required commercial general liability, auto liability, and workers compensation insurance, and submit through the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Prices offered
- Quality of articles offered
- General reputation and performance capabilities
- Substantial conformity with specifications
- Suitability for intended use
- Related services needed
- Date or dates of delivery and performance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Transportation services for SCORE Academy students
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Signed
- Original execution page (page 2)
- Completed Attachment A
- Customer References
- Certificate of Insurance
- Relevant experience and project methodology
- Pricing Proposal (Attachment B)
- Submit to
- https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations
- Duration
- 9 months
- Scope location
- Raleigh, NC
- Reported agency
- Wake County Public School System
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Wake County Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 21, 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://evp.nc.gov/solicitations. For questions, contact Marcella Calvert.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Wake 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 Marcella Calvert at (919) 588-3457. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Transportation services for SCORE Academy students. 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: "Prices offered, quality of articles offered, general reputation and performance capabilities, substantial conformity with specifications, suitability for intended use, related services needed, date or..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Wake County Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Wake County Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Wake 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 0.75 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: Signed, original execution page (page 2), Completed Attachment A, Customer References, Certificate of Insurance, Relevant experience and project methodology, Pricing Proposal (Attachment B). Review the full document from Wake 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: Raleigh, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.