Supplemental Student Transportation

The Tucson Unified School District is seeking to establish a contract with qualified vendors to provide supplemental student transportation services. The scope includes supplying the necessary vehicles and qualified drivers to ensure the safe transport of students to and from school, between schools, and to various district-sponsored activities such as athletic events and field trips. These services may be required for both regular and special education programs, and will be scheduled as needed by the District’s Director of Transportation or their designee. The total expenditures for this contract are estimated to be around $3,250,000 for the initial term, although this figure is not guaranteed and will vary based on actual service requests. Vendors will be compensated based on the actual services provided, and are expected to maintain consistent pricing regardless of the volume of services rendered. The solicitation for this contract, titled "Supplemental Student Transportation," was posted on April 18, 2025, with a response deadline of May 15, 2025. The contract is valued between $3 million and $3.5 million and is managed under NAICS code 485999. Interested vendors can contact Kevin Oster via email or phone for further details. The contract emphasizes that the services will be driven by the district’s needs, and vendors should prepare bids accordingly, understanding that the total service volume and expenditures are not predetermined. More information can be accessed through the provided procurement portal link.