Districtwide Charter Bus Services

Richmond Public Schools is seeking multiple vendors to provide fixed-price, as-needed charter bus transportation for students, staff, and chaperones on local, regional, and long-distance trips.

Richmond Public Schools


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Open (open)
26-7141-11
Nov 19, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 08, 2026 03:00 PM
2 years base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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cbaker4@rvaschools.net
+18042041287
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Description

Richmond Public Schools is seeking multiple qualified vendors for fixed-price, as-needed charter bus services supporting student, staff, and chaperone transportation for local, regional, and out-of-town field trips, athletic events, academic competitions, and other school-related activities. Pick-up and drop-off points will be within the City of Richmond. Services include planning and scheduling trips, providing full-size charter buses, motor coaches, mini-coaches, and shuttles with properly licensed drivers and bus captains when appropriate, and accommodating passengers with disabilities. Offerors must describe their fleet, maintenance and safety programs, driver hiring and training practices, scheduling and cancellation policies, contingency plans, relevant experience, and performance and safety records. Pricing must cover daily, mileage, and additional-hour rates for specified vehicle types and standardized trip scenarios, inclusive of fuel, drivers, relay drivers, bus captains, gratuities, and other service costs. The initial contract term is 24 months, with four successive one-year renewal periods available at the buyer's discretion. Proposals must include a narrative proposal, a separately submitted pricing schedule, required portal questionnaire responses, at least three references, and applicable certifications and supporting information.

Classification Codes
NAICS485510Charter Bus Industry
PSCV222Passenger Motor Charter Service
Smart Codes
charter bus servicesstudent transportationmotor coach services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 8, 2026-Release Date
Oct 30, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 04, 2026 08:00 PM-Question Responses Due
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $5,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
B - B - Pricing Schedule ScenarioJun 22, 2026 04:10 PM
A - Sample Standard ContractFeb 02, 2026 02:27 PM
RPS_Charter_Bus_Services.pdfOct 08, 2026 03:00 PM
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