This is a public tender notice from Gaston County Schools for Driver Education Training Services. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on April 24, 2026. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with potential for two one-year renewals. Key requirements include instructor certification, adherence to specific curriculum standards, and provision of dual-controlled, automatic transmission automobiles no older than six years or with more than 150,000 miles. The estimated total value for the initial contract period is $500,**** terms are net 30 days after invoice approval. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering quality, safety, costs, insurance, performance, and time. Additional documents required include bid packages, instructor qualifications, and insurance certificates. Participation criteria involve meeting minimum instructor standards and program quality requirements. Process stages include bid submission, opening, and award. There are no explicit costs mentioned for disputes. Clarification and objection deadlines are not explicitly stated but are implied to be before the bid submission deadline. No exclusivity is granted to any single provider. Services are to begin immediately upon written notice to proceed. Total delivery of services is expected within the contract term.
The bid submission deadline is April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027.
The bid notice states that Gaston County Schools (GCS) will make payment after invoices are approved on a net 30-day basis.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants that all goods delivered will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will conform strictly to the specifications, drawings, or samples specified or furnished. This warranty shall survive any inspection, delivery, acceptance or payment by GCS of the goods and shall run to GCS and any user of the goods.
The bid notice states that the award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder, or bidders, who meet specified minimum responsible requirements, taking into consideration quality, safety, costs, insurance requirements, performance and the time specified in the proposals for the performance of the contract.
The bid notice establishes a minimum standard that all driver education instructors shall be certified to teach driver education by NCBSE in driver education or meet the requirements established by the NCBSE and NCDMV for noncertified status and who, to the satisfaction of the school system and contractor, are competent to educate and train students enrolled in the program. In addition, the qualifications of the instructors employed by the contractor to teach driver education under this agreement must be consistent with ****, **** and ****.
The estimated total value for the driver education program is $500,****.