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The Friendship Public Charter School (FPCS) is soliciting proposals for student transportation services, including college tours, field trips, and sports events. Proposals must be submitted by March 25, 2026, at 4 PM. The evaluation process will consider the purchase price, the proposer's experience, the quality of services, and the ability to meet FPCS needs. The contract will run for three years with an option to renew annually. Invoices must be sent to ***@***. *. * within 30 days of providing services. FPCS reserves the right to terminate the contract with 60 days' notice for convenience and 30 days' notice for cause. Proposers must provide insurance coverage and certificates. The evaluation criteria include experience, vehicle condition, additional services, experience with special populations, proposal quality, DOT safety records, and cost of services. Proposers must include specific information in their qualification statements, including company history, policies, resumes, references, and proof of CBE certification. FPCS will be named as an additional insured on a certificate of insurance. Financial statements for the past two years should be submitted. Any exceptions, alterations, additions, or modifications must be clearly indicated.
The deadline for returning completed proposals is stated on the cover page of the package, and late proposals will not be accepted.
The proposer who is awarded the contract is required to invoice FPCS within 30 days of providing goods and/or services.
Proposers shall furnish all data pertinent to warranties or guarantees which may apply to items in the proposal.
In evaluating the proposals submitted, FPCS will apply the best value process in selecting the proposer to be awarded a contract for this project.
Proposals must include, at a minimum, the following information organized as follows in a qualification statement: a brief discussion of the proposers company's history, and services offered.
If the proposer breaches any provision of the proposal stipulations, becomes insolvent, enters voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy, or receivership proceedings, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, FPCS will have the right without limiting any other rights or remedies that it may have in the contract or by law to terminate any contract with 30 days prior written notice to the proposer.
If a proposer cannot furnish a sample of a proposed item, where applicable, for review, or fails to satisfactorily show an ability to perform, FPCS can reject the proposal as inadequate.
