The Government of the District of Columbia, DC’s Child and Family Services Agency (“CFSA”) in partnership with the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (“DFHV”), is soliciting applications from all eligible DFHV licensed taxicab companies (“Taxicab Companies”), and transportation network companies (“TNCs”), with current DFHV licensing and Operational Authority to operate and manage the Education First transportation program.
Donor Name: Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/12/2022
Grant Size: $300,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The Education First program is envisioned to provide a safe and secure ride for children under the legal guardianship of CFSA to and from their educational institutions. Some children may need transportation aides, which shall be determined by the CFSA social worker assigned to the program.
DFHV is seeking for-hire companies that have previous Education First or youth transportation service experience within the District of Columbia.
This announcement of the Education First RFA seeks to implement a cost-effective, high-quality transportation service offering designated pick-up location and/or drop-off locations. Routes may be modified depending on customer and school institutional needs, construction, accidents, etc. This program is expected to launch within one to two weeks of award, or as soon as possible after all drivers and transportation aides pass the standard criminal background checks, Child Registry screening as well as obtain any required medical documentation, including a copy of the driver’s CPR and First Aid certification(s).
Funding Information
Funding under this FY22 Request For Applications (RFA) is approximately three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) in grant funds, subject to DFHV’s legal and regulatory authority and funding availability. DFHV and CFSA may extend to the awardee, based on the project performance, two one year option years to ensure transportation services remain fluid between fiscal years.
Eligibility Criteria
The District requires all grant recipients to meet the requirements listed below. To learn more about citywide grant requirements, visit the Office of Partnership and Grant’s Citywide Grants Manual and Sourcebook (Citywide Grants Manual and Sourcebook).
- DC Clean Hands Certificate.
- Certificates of Insurance must include: 1) General Liability, 2) Commercial General Liability, Automobile Insurance, 4) Employment Insurance, 5) Sexual/Physical Abuse and Molestation Insurance, and 6) Cyber Liability.
- Promises, Certifications, and Assurances: Appendix I must be signed and dated.
- Insurance Affidavit: Appendix II must be signed and dated.
- IRS W-9 form. A completed IRS (2018) form W-9.
- DC Business License
- Certified Business Enterprise Certification (not required but 10 additional points will be provided to the applicant who produces this certification)
- Certification of Good Standing with DC Consumer Regulatory Affairs
Additionally, applicants shall meet the eligibility and operating requirements of the CFSA’s Education First Program in matters such as the following:
- Driver ability to pass the mandatory CFSA Background Checks, receive CPR and First Aid Certification, and attend Designated Trainings
- Company’s ability to accommodate students of all ages: from infant to 18 years old.
- Company’s ability to ensure that a qualified aide will be present for each trip, the aide’s role and duties, and your ability to provide appropriate child seat or booster seats as required.
For more information, visit Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV).