YES Prep Public Schools - Transportation Services - RFP#YESP2026-26
YES Prep Public SchoolsSchool · Houston, TX- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mehmet Bayar
- (713) 967-8887
The 30-second brief
YES Prep Public Schools is soliciting proposals for student transportation services across its schools in Houston, Texas, under RFP#YESP2026-26. The scope encompasses general student transportation for grades K-12, special education transportation including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and 5-point harnesses, McKinney-Vento program transportation, field trips, district-wide special events, and non-school day special trips. Services require compliant Type C conventional buses equipped with air-conditioning, GPS systems, multi-camera video surveillance, and two-way radios. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewal options.
General student transportation services; Special Education transportation; McKinney-Vento student transportation; Field trips; District-wide special events; Non-school day special trips
Pricing / Total Cost 30, Operations & Capacity 20, Safety & Compliance 15, Fleet & Maintenance 10, Technology & Data 10, Staffing & Workforce 10, References / Demonstrated Performance 5
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Summary
YES Prep Public Schools is soliciting proposals for student transportation services across its schools in Houston, Texas, under RFP#YESP2026-26.
The scope encompasses general student transportation for grades K-12, special education transportation including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and 5-point harnesses, McKinney-Vento program transportation, field trips, district-wide special events, and non-school day special trips. Services require compliant Type C conventional buses equipped with air-conditioning, GPS systems, multi-camera video surveillance, and two-way radios. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewal options.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Pricing / Total Cost 30
- Operations & Capacity 20
- Safety & Compliance 15
- Fleet & Maintenance 10
- Technology & Data 10
- Staffing & Workforce 10
- References / Demonstrated Performance 5
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- General student transportation services
- Special Education transportation
- McKinney-Vento student transportation
- Field trips
- District-wide special events
- Non-school day special trips
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Vendor Questionnaire
- Cost/ Price Sheet
- Vendor Package
- Certifications and Signature Page
- Qualifications & Experience
- Other Supporting Documents
- Submit to
- https://yesprep.ionwave.net/Login.aspx
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Houston, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from YES Prep Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 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://yesprep.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. For questions, contact Mehmet Bayar.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including YES Prep Public Schools in TX, 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 Mehmet Bayar at (713) 967-8887. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: General student transportation services; Special Education transportation; McKinney-Vento student transportation; Field trips; District-wide special events; Non-school day special trips. 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: "Pricing / Total Cost 30, Operations & Capacity 20, Safety & Compliance 15, Fleet & Maintenance 10, Technology & Data 10, Staffing & Workforce 10, References / Demonstrated Performance 5" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from YES Prep Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from YES Prep Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, YES Prep Public 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: Vendor Questionnaire, Cost/ Price Sheet, Vendor Package, Certifications and Signature Page, Qualifications & Experience, Other Supporting Documents. Review the full document from YES Prep Public 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: Houston, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.