Comprehensive Charter Transportation Services

The Stockton Unified School District is seeking proposals from qualified transportation providers to provide comprehensive charter transportation services utilizing school pupil activity buses (SPABs). The selected Contractor(s) shall provide vehicles, drivers and all necessary personnel and resources to safely transport students and other District-designated individuals between locations as specified by the district.

Services will be provided on an as-needed basis and must accommodate varying trip types, group sizes, and scheduling requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for supplying and maintaining a fleet of properly equipped and compliant vehicles in sufficient quantity and capacity to meet the district's operational needs. All services must be performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing student transportation.

The district intends to establish a contract or contracts with qualified firm(s) capable of delivering reliable safe, and responsive transportation services in support of instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and other district-sponsored events.

Background

Stockton Unified School District serves a diverse population across a large and varied network of schools in the Central Valley. In support of its instructional mission, the district provides a wide range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs that require students to travel beyond their assigned school sites. To ensure equitable access to these opportunities, the district relies on contracted charter transportation services to supplement its internal transportation resources. These services are critical for facilitating field trips, athletic competitions, college and career activities, and other District-sponsored events that enhance student learning and engagement.

Due to the variability in scheduling, trip frequency, and capacity needs, the district requires flexible, on-demand transportation solutions of supporting both routine and short-notice requests. The district must also ensure that all transportation services meet stringent safety, regulatory, and operational standards established by federal and California law, including requirements governing school pupil activity buses (SPABs), driver qualifications, and vehicle maintenance.

Through this solicitation, the district seeks to establish contracts with qualified transportation providers that can deliver safe, reliable, and compliant charter transportation services. The intent is to maintain a pool of responsive vendors capable of meeting the district's operational demands while supporting its commitment to student safety, program access, and overall service excellence.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RFP 26-15
• Department: Transportation Services
• Department Head: Katherine Baggese (Director, Transportation)

Important Dates

• Answers Posted By: 2026-05-20T23:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-15T17:00:00.000Z — Virtual via Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/244036862504766?p=SCdKnUEUfpYPjEj5Fi Meeting ID: 244 036 862 504 766 Passcode: Cu2n7wr3 ________________________________________ Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 323-457-5029,,923511074# United States, Los Angeles Find a local number Phone conference ID: 923 511 074# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN ______________________________________________________

Evaluation Criteria

• Qualifications & Experience (35 pts) —

  Proposal

  Vendors will be evaluated on the following:

  • Overall Qualifications

  • K-12 and Industry Experience

  • Overall Understanding of Scope of Work

• Safety & Compliance (25 pts) —

  CHP ratings

  Safety Record

  Driver Qualifications

  Compliance with laws and regulations

• Operations & Capacity (20 pts) —

  Fleet size/age/condition

  Availability

  Backup and emergency response

  Dispatch capabilities

• Price (20 pts) —

  Total cost of the proposal.

  
  
  

Submission Requirements

• Price Proposal Declaration (required) —

  The individual submitting this proposal hereby certifies that they are duly authorized to submit this proposal on behalf of the firm identified below.

  By digitally confirming this submission, the proposer certifies that they have read, understand, and agree to comply with all specifications, instructions, terms, and conditions set forth in this Request for Proposals (RFP), including all addenda issued by the District. The proposer further certifies that the firm has the qualifications, experience, resources, and ability to provide all services described in this RFP at the prices submitted.

  The proposer certifies that the proposal includes a complete and accurate pricing submission and that all costs, fees, and charges associated with the proposed services have been fully disclosed.

  The proposer further certifies that, since the issuance of this RFP, no contact, discussion, or negotiation regarding this RFP has been conducted or will be conducted by any representative of the firm with any District employee, District agent, or Board member, except through the designated District contact identified in the RFP documents. The proposer understands that any such unauthorized contact may result in disqualification of the proposal.

  The proposer further certifies that the firm is properly licensed, insured, and authorized to conduct business within the scope of this RFP in the State of California.

  The proposer acknowledges that all requirements, terms, and addenda contained in this RFP are incorporated into this proposal and that, if selected by the District, the proposal shall be considered binding upon the proposer.

• Complete Proposal Submission (Technical & Cost) (required) —

  Upload your comprehensive proposal here. Note: This document must contain both your technical response and your total pricing/fee structure to be considered a complete submission.

• Technical Submission (required) —

  Please upload your Technical Proposal here. This document should include your firm's qualifications, project approach, and proposed timeline.

• Cost Proposal (required) —

  Please upload your complete Cost Proposal here. This should include a detailed breakdown of all fees, hourly rates, and any other costs associated with the project as outlined in the Scope of Work.

• Certificate Regarding Worker’s Compensation (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• W-9 (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Vendor Application (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Required Driver Forms (required) —

  Vehicle Insurance, Registration, 292, DOT Physical, License, First Aid and Special School Bus Certification

• Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Certification Regarding Debarment (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Debarment Verification (required) —

  Please enter your company's legal name or dba company name.

  The company name must match what is listed on the submitted W9.

• Equal Opportunity Certification (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• 2022 Executive Orders Compliance Statement (required) —

  On February 21, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 140651 imposing economic sanctions and prohibiting many activities including, but not limited to, investing, importing, exporting, and contracting, in areas of Ukraine and in Russia. On March 4, 2022, California Governor Newsom issued Order N-6-222 requiring state agencies to take steps to ensure any agency and entity under contract with state agencies comply with the Federal Order.

  If awarded a contract with the District, your Firm must comply with the economic sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, including the orders and sanctions identified on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website.

  As part of this procurement, please select all that apply:

• Executive Order Compliance Certification PCC 2202-2208 (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Throughout the life of the Contract, Contractor shall pay for and maintain in full force and affect the policies of insurance identified in the District’s General Conditions as specified in Section INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. (required) —

  Please acknowledge.

• Please provide any additional information that you would like the District to consider as part of your proposal.
• Should this solicitation include a detailed pricing table? (required) —

  Select Yes if you want the system to include a structured pricing table where vendors must enter individual unit costs. 

• Does this project require separate cost and technical proposals? (required) —

  This will create two distinct upload fields for vendors: one for their Technical Proposal and one for their Cost Proposal. Select No if vendors should submit a single, combined document.

• What is the anticipated duration of the contract? (required) —

  Please enter the term.

• Are recurring progress or data reports required? (required) —

  Select Yes if the selected vendor must submit periodic status updates, data exports, or compliance reports throughout the contract term.