SY 27/28 Bus Services

The International Community School in Decatur is soliciting proposals for student transportation services for the 2027/2028 school year. The contract covers approximately 180 days of service from early August to late May, primarily serving students in the Clarkston and Stone Mountain areas. The scope of work includes operating three daily routes for roughly 200 students, with morning arrivals at the Decatur campus by 7:45am and afternoon departures at 3:15pm. Additionally, the selected vendor must provide buses for field trips on an as-needed basis and manage all vehicle maintenance, fleet operations, and the hiring and supervision of qualified drivers. Qualified vendors must ensure all drivers pass national and local criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screens. Vehicles must be safe, clean, and display current GA DOT safety inspections while meeting all Georgia registration and equipment requirements for school buses. Vendors are required to maintain liability insurance of at least one million dollars. Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, at 5:00pm and must be submitted as a PDF to Lexie Linger. Award selection is based on a weighted point system evaluating cost, service capability, experience in Georgia, reference checks, panel interviews, and proposal quality. The top three candidates will be identified by a panel and presented to the ICS Board of Directors for final approval. Standard payment terms for the contract are net 30.