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RFP 2025-0500-0294 Alaska School Bus Inspection Program

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218967State & Local

Submission Closed04/15/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 485113

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The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development is seeking a contractor to perform safety and mechanical inspections on approximately 1,000 school buses across the state. The contract involves conducting at least one-half of each operator's fleet with combined mechanical and safety inspections during fall and spring cycles, while the remaining buses will receive basic safety inspections. The contractor will select buses for combined inspections unless directed otherwise by the project manager. Inspections are mandated by Alaska Statute 14.090.30(b)(2), requiring two inspections per year for each bus, a requirement funded annually since FY1991. The program ensures all public-school buses undergo at least one basic safety and one combined inspection annually, with new or used buses receiving initial standards inspections upon delivery or first inspection cycle. The program covers travel to approximately 45 school districts, some with multiple sites, demanding highly trained inspectors capable of reviewing maintenance records and providing technical assistance to improve bus maintenance practices. The overarching goal is to enhance bus safety beyond construction standards, maintaining Alaska’s reputation for safe ground transportation for students. The contract value ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, with a response deadline of April 15, 2025, and is managed by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, with Kathy Blomquist as the primary contact.

General Info

Agency

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

NAICS

485113 - Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems

Place of Performance

AK, USA

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Documents

Attachment 10 Map of Service Areas

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Attachment 8 - Buses to be Inspected (Feb 12, 2025)

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Attachment 9 Service Area Information

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Minimum Standards for Alaska School Buses (2011 Revised Edition)

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Minimum Standards for Alaska School Buses 2017 Revised Edition

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RFP 2025-0500-0294 Alaska School Bus Inspection Program

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RFP 2025-0500-0294 Cost Proposal (Submittal Form G)

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RFP 2025-0500-0294 - Submittal Form A (Offeror Information)

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School Bus Safety Inspection Manual 2006 Edition

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 6

Solicitation

Notice updatedMar 25

Response deadline changed from Jan 13, 2025 to Apr 15, 2025. The notice title changed. NAICS code changed from 334111 to 485113. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Response DeadlineApr 15

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Submission Closed

04/15/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyAlaska Department of Education and Early Development

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyAlaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Kathy BlomquistProcurement Office

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Full Description

RFP 2025-0500-0294 Alaska School Bus Inspection ProgramThe Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), Division of Finance & Support Services, is seeking a Contractor to conduct basic safety inspections and combined basic safety/mechanical inspections on approximately 1000 school buses throughout the State of Alaska. During the fall and spring inspections, at least one-half of each operator's fleet must receive a combined mechanical/basic safety inspection, with the remaining portion receiving basic safety inspections. The Contractor will be responsible for selecting the buses to receive the combined mechanical/basic safety inspection, unless otherwise directed by the DEED Project Director.Alaska Statute 14.090.30(b)(2) requires the Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) in co-ordination with the Department of Public Safety Transportation and Public Facilities to inspect each school bus twice each calendar year. The Legislature has appropriated funds to the Department of Education & Early Development annually since FY1991 for the purpose of carrying out this statutory requirement.The current school bus inspection program described in the Alaska School Bus Safety Inspection Manual (Attachment 5), consists of a minimum of one Basic Safety Inspection program and one Combined Mechanical/Basic Safety Inspection conducted on all public-school buses each calendar year.New or used school buses placed into service in Alaska for the first time will also receive a Minimum Standards Inspection upon delivery to a school district or school district contractor, upon arrival at the local bus dealership prior to delivery from Anchorage, other easily accessed sites, or at the first inspection cycle after delivery. This program requires travel to approximately 45 school districts, some with multiple location sites in Alaska. Inspectors must be highly trained, have expertise in reviewing preventive maintenance records and be willing to provide technical assistance on-site to help bus owners improve bus maintenance programs and record-keeping systems.The objective of the school bus inspection program is to increase the safety margin already provided by school bus construction standards. Regular and consistent safety and mechanical inspections will help to ensure that public school buses remain the safest form of ground transportation for our public-school children.See attachments for additional information.

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