Student Transportation Services

McKinney Independent School District is soliciting proposals for comprehensive student transportation services to support over 24,000 students across 109 square miles in Collin County, Texas. The scope of work includes managing daily home-to-school transportation, specialized services for special education and McKinney-Vento students, and supplemental transport for athletics and field trips. The district currently operates 165 daily routes, including 109 regular education three-tier routes and 56 special needs routes. The fleet consists of 180 buses, with 130 owned by the district and 50 provided by the contractor. The selected contractor will operate out of a district-owned terminal and will be responsible for providing a portion of the fleet, currently estimated at 28 percent. The contract is envisioned as an initial five-year term beginning July 1, 2027, with an option for a five-year renewal through June 30, 2037. Award decisions will be based on best value criteria rather than lowest price, utilizing a two-phase evaluation process that scores technical capabilities, cost proposals, and finalist interviews. Key performance indicators include on-time performance, accident frequency, and maintenance compliance. The contractor must adhere to strict federal and state regulations, including E-Verify for contracts over 250,000 dollars, non-discrimination laws, and drug-free workplace certifications. Payment terms are NET 30 days, and the district requires a detailed implementation plan to ensure full operational readiness by the start of the 2027-2028 school year.