MCKINNEY-VENTO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Lexington County School District One is seeking qualified transportation providers to deliver comprehensive student transportation services under the McKinney-Vento Assistance Program, ensuring that children and youth experiencing housing instability or homelessness receive reliable, consistent, and safe transit to and from school. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing 100 percent of the necessary fleet, fuel, and safety restraints required to meet all transportation needs, with no cost burden to the district. Services must be performed throughout Lexington County in South Carolina and align with federal guidelines designed to remove transportation barriers for homeless students. Proposals must be submitted by September 4, 2026, and interested parties can direct inquiries to Elizabeth Franklin, the primary point of contact, via email or phone. The solicitation, numbered RFP2027.1, was posted on July 6, 2026, and is open to all qualified vendors meeting the district’s eligibility and operational requirements. The contractor must demonstrate proven experience in specialized student transportation, adhere to strict safety standards, and maintain the capacity to respond to the dynamic needs of a vulnerable student population. Full compliance with McKinney-Vento provisions is mandatory, with focus on continuity of education through uninterrupted access to school transportation regardless of a student’s housing status.