RFQu 006-27 On-Call Transportation Parts and Repairs

This Request for Qualifications ("RFQu") is to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced Proponents to provide On-Call Transportation Parts and Repairs as needed for Clayton County Public Schools ("CCPS" or "District"). A detailed Scope of Services ("SOS") is set forth in this RFQu.

Clayton County Public Schools ("CCPS") is seeking to qualify Proponents for On-Call Transportation Parts and Repairs. [...] The district currently maintains 329 support vehicles and 467 buses.

All onsite repairs will be performed at the three (3) transportation facilities located in Jonesboro, Riverdale and Lovejoy, Georgia.

Proponent must furnish all necessary equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements specified in this solicitation. All repair work must be performed in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) procedures and guidelines. OEM parts and OEM-recommended oils, seals, gaskets, and other necessary supplies, are preferred for all repairs, regardless of the nature or extent of the failure.

Proponent must immediately notify the CCPS Transportation Department or designee if any required repair cannot be performed within the scope of this RFQu to ensure the bus fleet remains fully operational.

Minimum Requirements

• Proponent must have at least two (2) years of experience diagnosing issues troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems, and performing scheduled maintenance on the vehicles listed in this RFQu.
• Proponent must be a fully licensed and qualified to perform diesel, gasoline, and propane engine repairs, transmission repairs, electrical system repairs, and air and hydraulic brake system services.
• Proponent's workmanship must be of good quality and meets or exceeds the current industry standards.
• Proponent must be authorized and approved by the manufacturer to perform work covered under the manufacturer's vehicle warranty.
• Proponent must provide a minimum ninety (90) day warranty on all labor and workmanship associated with repairs and services performed under this contract.
• All parts supplied and installed by the Proponent must carry a minimum ninety (90) day warranty to cover defects in materials and workmanship.
• Proponent must order and maintain an adequate inventory of all necessary parts and supplies. All parts must have a maximum turnaround time of two (2) days.
• Proponent must provide a written warranty covering all labor, supplied parts, and workmanship associated with the services performed.
• Proponent must ensure that all repairs performed meets the approval of the Transportation Department or designee.

**Submission:** Sealed Responses to this RFQu will be received by the CCPS Purchasing Department until **3:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, December 3, 2026**. CCPS will only accept online submissions for this RFQu. Oral, telephonic, facsimile, emailed and mailed proposals will not be considered. Proposals and all required forms must be fully completed, signed in ink and uploaded in Bonfire under the correct solicitation.

Responses submitted to this RFQu must be valid for a period of one-hundred-eighty (180) calendar days from the Response Submission Deadline and must be marked as such.

**Evaluation:** Relative weights are Executive Summary 5%, Experience and Qualifications of Key Staff 15%, Methodology and Approach 25%, Experience and Performance on Other Projects 20%, Organizational Qualifications and Financial Capability 10%, Cost Proposal 25%, Small Local Business Enterprises Participation 5%. Oral presentations/interviews may be required before the final selection and award, with up to 10 additional points.

CCPS intends to make multiple awards; however, CCPS reserves the right to make one (1) award or no award.

The initial term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year, and may be automatically renewed for four (4) successive one (1) year terms upon the same terms and conditions.

If required, oral presentations and site visits will be held during the week of January 6-8, 2027.