FY27_GD0_PCE_ATC Field Trip Transportatioin services

The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Postsecondary and Career Education, is soliciting transportation services for eligible students attending Advanced Technical Center sites. The contractor will provide safe and reliable round-trip transportation for approximately 30 field trips, occurring at least monthly, to various locations within a 20-mile radius across the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. Each trip must accommodate between 30 and 165 students and staff using standard commercial school buses, coaches, or 12- to 15-seater vans. The period of performance extends from the date of award through September 30, 2027. Contractors must ensure all drivers hold a valid Commercial Driver's License and pass required background checks for working with minors. Vehicles must be ADA compliant, including wheelchair lifts and tie-downs when necessary, and must be cleaned and disinfected according to CDC guidance. Compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and D.C. Personnel Regulations is mandatory. Insurance requirements include a limit of 1,000,000 dollars per claim and in the aggregate, specific ISO endorsements for additional insured and primary coverage, and data breach coverage maintained for two years post-agreement. Payment is contingent upon the submission of proper invoices containing specific contractor and performance details. The District maintains the right to inspect vehicles and services at all times to ensure the highest grade of workmanship and safety. Additionally, contractors must certify eligibility under District sanctions and adhere to the District of Columbia Human Rights Act and the Buy American Act. Prime contractors intending to subcontract must provide a notarized subcontracting plan with their proposal to be considered responsive.