RFP-540-2700000026-2 | Management Improvement Consultant, Pupil Transportation

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Education is seeking a qualified individual or company for a Personal Service Contract to serve as a Management Improvement Consultant for Pupil Transportation. The selected consultant will conduct pupil transportation management reviews for school districts that request services or are assigned by the Commissioner of Education, specifically targeting districts with critical inefficiencies in governance or administration. Key responsibilities include conducting audits, providing training, evaluating policies regarding attendance and legal compliance, and maintaining an online reporting system. The contractor must possess deep expertise in Kentucky school bus safety, driver training, garage operations, and maintenance, and must be knowledgeable of relevant state and federal transportation laws. The solicitation process utilizes a point-based evaluation system with a maximum of 1,900 points, weighted across a technical proposal (1,000 points), a cost proposal (600 points), and potential oral presentations (300 points). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site by September 29, 2026. The cost proposal requires an hourly rate, and the consultant must provide a statement of availability, including their capacity for travel throughout the Commonwealth. Compliance requirements include adherence to KRS 45A, various state tax and labor laws, and strict data privacy standards under FERPA, NSLA, and CNA. All contractual communications are managed through the agency contact, Robyn Fryman.