CFS, ILP Transportation

The San Bernardino County Human Services Administration, specifically Children and Family Services, is soliciting proposals for Independent Living Program Transportation Services under solicitation HSSA26-HSSA-6381. The contract is a fee-for-service agreement with an estimated total budget of 450,000 dollars, allocated at 150,000 dollars annually. The period of performance spans three years from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. The primary objective is to provide safe, punctual, and reliable transportation for foster and emancipated youth aged 16 to 21 transitioning to self-sufficiency. While services are required across the county, there is a principal need in the North Desert region, including Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia, and Victorville. Qualified contractors must provide approved cars and vans and maintain an online ride schedule tool to document all trip manifests. Key requirements include compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Vehicle Code, and CDSS Manual of Policies and Procedures. Personnel must undergo rigorous background checks via the FBI and Child Abuse Central Index, and all staff must acknowledge mandated child abuse reporting requirements. The fee structure includes a 35 dollar base fee per vehicle plus 2.75 dollars per mile for town car sedans, with specific cancellation fees and a 10 cent California Access for All fee per ride. Proposals are due by September 15, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the best value, considering quality, price, and technical specifications.