Residential Student and Chaperone Weekly Transportation Services

The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) is seeking proposals for weekly transportation services for its residential students and chaperones to various locations across Texas.

Texas SmartBuy Member 771


General
Open (posted)
771-TRANS-26-0003
Jul 03, 2026 08:00 PM
Jun 10, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
Contact
Cyrenna Villegas
villegasc@tsbvi.edu
+15122069205
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) is soliciting proposals for weekly transportation services for residential students and chaperones. These services will include transportation from TSBVI to various locations across Texas on Thursdays or Fridays and returning on Sundays or Mondays, as scheduled throughout the academic year. The primary location of services is TSBVI at 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, TX 78756, with secondary locations specified in the price sheets. The solicitation requires specific bus capacities and features, including a wheelchair lift for the Dallas route. Contractors must have at least three years of experience providing transportation services, employ drivers with a Texas commercial driver's license with passenger endorsements, and provide fleet buses no older than six years. Experience with the visually impaired and multiple disability community is preferred. The contract term is for one year with four one-year renewal options.

Classification Codes
NAICS485410School and Employee Bus Transportation
PSCV222Passenger Motor Charter Service
Smart Codes
student transportation serviceschaperone transportation servicesweekly transportation services
Specifications
Service Only
Yes
Timeline
Jun 10, 2026 12:00 PM-RFP Issue Date
Jun 17, 2026 12:00 PM-Letter of Intent to Submit Proposal Due (required)
Jun 17, 2026 12:00 PM-Inquiries Due
Jun 22, 2026 12:00 PM-Agency Written Answers Provided
Jul 03, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Jul 15, 2026 12:00 PM-Anticipated Contract Commencement Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Personal Injury & Advertising Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Limit — $5,000,000.00
  • Medical Expense — $5,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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