Contract Summary


Student Transportation Charter Bus Services
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Contract #: 04119
Replaces: 10012
Contract Type: STATEWIDE CONTRACT

IMPORTANT NOTICE: After careful consideration, DES will not renew Statewide Contract 04119 "Student Transportation Charter Bus Services."
This contract will expire on July 31, 2024.

Contract Scope This Statewide Contract is for the purchase of weekend transportation services for students who are transported to and from their homes and their assigned schools every weekend during the school year. Students attend both the Washington Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY), formerly the Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss (CDHL) and the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) located in Vancouver, Washington. Routes include Northbound Routes (NBR) and Eastbound Routes (EBR).

***School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Youth CDHY School for the Blind WSSB

How to Use this Contract
1. Review the Contractor Information section below to find pricing, product offerings, and information for each Contractor.
2. Contact the sales representatives directly to consult about their services.
3. Reference DES Contract No. 04119 on your Purchase Order.
4. Contact the Contract Administrator listed below with any further questions.

Please click on the Pricing & Ordering instructions for awarded categories and specific regions per contractor.

Awarded Contractors

Northbound Routes (NBR) NW Navigator Luxury Coaches
Quotes and Bookings: Deb Jackson ~ sales@nwnavigator.com (503) 285-3000
Additional Contacts: After Hours / Emergencies: (503) 285-3000 * ask for the manager on duty
Primary – Steve Mahoney ~ service@nwnavigator.com (503) 285-3000 x 1006
Pricing | Approved Drivers | Contract | Amendment

Eastbound Routes (EBR) Transportation Demand Management, LLC dba Starline Luxury Coaches
Quotes and Bookings: Cathy Young ~ cathy@aamotorcoach.com (206)763-5817 x 5005
Additional Contacts: After Hours / Emergencies: (206) 763-5817
Primary – Jenn Lind ~ jenn@aamotorcoach.com (509) 575-3676 x 5008
Secondary – Andrew Gulseth ~ bizdev@discoverstarline.com (509) 907-9067
Pricing | Approved Drivers | Contract

DES has ensured this procurement meets RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington Current Procurement Policies, follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.

Contract 04119 for Student Transportation Charter Bus Services will expire on 7/31/2024. DES is considering not renewing the contract. Student transportation and charter bus services can be purchased under agencies’ procurement authority as a competitive solicitation, direct buy, or other procurement method upon expiration of the current contract.


Effective Date: 11-01-2019
Est. Annual Worth: $327,248
Current Term Ends On: 07-31-2024
Final Term Ends On: 07-31-2024
Commodity Code(s): 556-15, 556-30, 556-40, 556-50, 556-60, 556-70, 952-94, 961-13, 961-82, 962-16, 962-17, 071-92, 958-91
Diversity: 0% WBE 0% MBE
# of Bids Received: 3


Contact Info:
Lawrence Lim
(360) 790-9010
lawrence.lim@des.wa.gov

Secondary Contact Info:
Team Apple
(360) 407-8033
descontractsteamapple@des.wa.gov


Who Can Use This Contract?


  • Approved Drivers
  • Pricing & Ordering
  • NW Navigator Contract
  • NW Navigators Amendment
  • Transportation Demand Contract
  • Bid Tab
  • Original Solicitation Documents
  • Specifications
  • Original Solicitation Amendments
  • NW Navigator Bid
  • Starline Winning Bid

This Contract has no Resource Documents

Vendor Vendor # OMWBE Small Business Veteran Considerations / Preferences Award Type
NW NAVIGATOR LUXURY COACHES LLC W79541 Main
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT W9161 Main

  • M = OMWBE Certified Minority Owned |
  • W = OMWBE Certified Women Owned |
  • MW = OMWBE Certified Minority Women Owned

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