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BD-27-1248-SCH01-CO-131925State & Local

Submission Closed08/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 485410

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 is soliciting quotes for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide full charter shuttle bus services for the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno. The contractor will be responsible for providing all vehicles, drivers, fuel, and insurance to transport employees between off-site parking lots and the main facility Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The period of performance runs from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2031, with a guaranteed minimum award of 2,500 dollars and a maximum aggregate value of 8,990,000 dollars. Key operational requirements include maintaining wait times under 15 minutes, providing an onsite supervisor during peak morning and afternoon hours, and ensuring at least one ADA-compliant shuttle is available for specific routes. This procurement is a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns certified by the Small Business Administration. Award will be made to the responsible offeror determined to be the best value based on a comparative evaluation of three factors: a technical submission covering fleet details, a mobilization plan, and a Quality Control Program; past performance within the last three years; and total price including options. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 16, 2026, in three separate PDF volumes. The successful contractor must adhere to strict insurance minimums, including 500,000 dollars in general liability, and utilize the Tungsten network for electronic invoicing.

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Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) - Okinawa Vehicle Lease and On-Board Video Surveillance System (OBVSS)

Solicitation # HE1254-27-RE-OKINAWAVEHICLES

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified companies capable of providing comprehensive vehicle leasing and support services in Okinawa, Japan. The scope of work includes the provision of a diverse fleet—comprising school buses, micro buses with and without wheelchair lifts, tour buses, and passenger vans—along with onboard video surveillance systems (OBVSS), telematics, fleet management systems, connectivity, and full maintenance and support services. The objective is to ensure continuous vehicle availability, student safety, and operational readiness while adhering to Government of Japan motor vehicle laws, Shaken inspection requirements, and Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) regulations. The anticipated period of performance is set to begin on August 1, 2027. This effort is classified under NAICS code 485410 with a size standard of $30.0M and Product Service Code V222. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will eventually be required to submit formal proposals through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. For the current RFI phase, the government is requesting statements of interest, three-page capability statements, and non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, including detailed labor rates and basis of estimate assumptions. Submissions for this market research phase are due by 11:00 am Japan Standard Time on November 11, 2026.

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27-1 School Bus Transportation

Solicitation # BD-26-2196-BHRSD-BHRSD-134868

The Berkshire Hills Regional School District is soliciting bids for school bus transportation services under solicitation number BD-26-2196-BHRSD-BHRSD-134868. This open market procurement was posted on October 27, 2026, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The services will be performed in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Administrative oversight for the contract is managed by Kristen Behnke, the Purchaser, and Vonda Amstead. Billing and remittance should be directed to Vonda Amstead at 50 Main Street, PO Box 617, Stockbridge, MA 01262. While the solicitation identifies a specific line item for school bus transportation, the total contract value and specific unit pricing are not provided in the available documentation.

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Legal Ad Only FY27 Regular and Extra Curricular School Bus Transportation Services

Solicitation # BD-24-1243-PUR01-PUR01-134243

The Town of Barnstable is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide regular and extra curricular school bus transportation services for children within the Town of Barnstable. This open market solicitation, identified by number BD-24-1243-PUR01-PUR01-134243, is managed by the Purchasing Division. The contract is structured for a long-term engagement, featuring an initial performance period of sixty months, with two subsequent extension options of thirty-six months and twenty-four months respectively. Administrative oversight is provided by Grayce Rogers as the Purchaser, with Amber Patterson serving as the primary contact and billing recipient located in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 10, 2026. As this is a legal advertisement solicitation, specific pricing and total contract value are not provided in the current documentation.

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Cal Poly Humboldt Shuttle Service

Solicitation # HSU-RFP-00000847

California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is seeking a qualified transportation contractor under solicitation HSU-RFP-00000847 to provide professional shuttle services. The primary scope of work involves transporting passengers between the university's main campus and an off-site residence hall, which are located approximately 0.9 miles apart. The contractor is expected to deliver reliable, safe, and accessible routine daily transportation, as well as provide additional shuttle services for major campus events upon request. The solicitation was posted on October 23, 2026, with a response deadline of November 11, 2026, at 1:00 AM, though other documentation notes a closing date of November 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Cisco Haggerty serves as the primary point of contact for this SLED organization opportunity. While the specific contract value and period of performance are not disclosed, the university requires a contractor capable of maintaining professional standards for all daily and event-based transit needs.

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ADA Compliant Shuttle Operations (Route C)This subcontract opportunity, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 21, seeks a provider for ADA compliant shuttle operations specifically for prime contractors working on VA facility projects. The selected contractor will operate one ADA compliant shuttle bus on Route C from 5:00 am to 5:30 pm daily and provide additional supplementation for other routes during peak hours. To ensure accessibility and safety, all vehicles must be equipped with lifts or ramps, and drivers are required to hold a CA DMV Class B license with a Passenger endorsement. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 485410. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 16, 2026. The contract focuses on the delivery of consistent, accessible transportation services to support the operational needs of VA facility project contractors.

261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

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Standard Employee Shuttle Bus Operations (Routes A & B)This subcontract opportunity, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 21, involves providing daily employee shuttle transportation for prime contractors at VA facility projects. The selected provider will operate seven shuttle buses across Routes A and B during morning and afternoon peak shifts. To ensure operational compliance, all vehicles must have a minimum 20-passenger capacity and be maintained according to public infectious disease countermeasures for cleanliness and sanitization. Qualified drivers must possess a CA DMV Class B license with a Passenger endorsement. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 485410. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 16, 2026.

261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

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Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) - Europe Central Daily Commute Student Transportation Services Landstuhl, Germany Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought

Solicitation # HE125427RELANDSTUHL

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors for daily commute student bus transportation services supporting the Landstuhl Military Community in Germany. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all personnel, including drivers, safety attendants, and supervision, as well as all necessary vehicles, equipment, and supplies to transport students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Services include daily commutes, curricular, and co-curricular transportation, with a scheduled performance start date of August 1, 2027. The anticipated contract structure includes a base year and four option years, with a potential six-month extension per FAR 52.217-8. Key operational requirements include strict adherence to DoWEA and Host Nation laws, with a 100 percent compliance quality standard monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. All personnel must undergo criminal history background checks and fingerprinting, with specific language proficiency and certification requirements for drivers and safety attendants. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess the Proposal Manager role in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) platform. Submissions, consisting of a statement of interest, a three-page capability statement, and a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate, are due by 11:00 a.m. EDT on October 30, 2026.

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2028-2030 Regular Education Transportation

Solicitation # BD-27-1442-SPS01-SPS11-134423

Swansea Public Schools is seeking sealed bids for regular education transportation services under solicitation number BD-27-1442-SPS01-SPS11-134423. This open market contract is for a three-year performance period beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2030. The primary objective is to secure reliable school transportation services for the district, with the administrative place of performance located at the Office of the Superintendent in Swansea, Massachusetts. Interested parties must submit their sealed bids to the Office of the Superintendent at 1 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea, MA 02777, no later than 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The procurement process is managed by Purchaser Joanne Rebelo, and billing is directed to Scott Holcomb. While the solicitation specifies the scope of work as regular education transportation, specific unit pricing and total contract value are to be determined through the bidding process.

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Student Transportation Services

Solicitation # 26-1456

Chicago Public Schools is soliciting competitive bids under solicitation 26-1456 for qualified vendors to provide daily home-to-school and school-to-home student transportation services. The contract period is set to commence on August 1, 2027, and end on July 31, 2030, with two optional two-year renewal terms. The scope of work focuses on daily route operations developed by the Department of Student Transportation Services, including the potential for electric yellow bus leasing for specific Chicago zip codes. Field trip services are explicitly excluded from this solicitation and will be addressed in a separate upcoming opportunity. Award decisions will be based on the most qualified proposer, evaluated through criteria including professional experience, past performance, insurance compliance, and the quality of implementation plans and interrogatory responses. Selected vendors must adhere to strict on-time performance standards, maintaining a 10-minute arrival window. Financial requirements include a performance bond set at 50 percent of annual revenue for the first year and 25 percent for subsequent years. Billing is structured as a fixed fee plus calculated mileage, with invoices submitted electronically in PDF format. Compliance is mandatory across various legal and safety standards, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act, FERPA, and the Illinois School Code regarding communicable diseases. Vendors must also provide detailed resumes for key management personnel and ensure all staff undergo approved background checks. The solicitation encourages participation from certified Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises. All proposals must be submitted by November 16, 2026, and include an executive summary, notarized execution page, and completed disclosure and tax forms.

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Student Bus Transportation OperatorThis subcontract opportunity is for a Student Bus Transportation Operator to provide student transport services for prime contractors on Department of Defense Education Activity projects in Landstuhl, Germany. The scope of work includes managing daily commute routes for between 451 and 650 students, as well as completing 400 curricular and 400 co-curricular runs annually. Operations require navigating both military installation housing and Host Nation roadways using school buses that meet all DoWEA and Host Nation compliance standards. To ensure the safe transport of students to schools and authorized activities, all drivers must successfully pass criminal background screenings. This requirement falls under NAICS code 485410. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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Student Transportation Services Provider

Solicitation # RFP260904

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a student transportation services provider under solicitation RFP260904 to provide point-to-point transportation for over 18,000 students. The scope includes regular school routes, athletics programs, and field trips across an 84-square-mile area. The contract requires a fleet consisting of 120 to 170 Type A buses, 20 to 60 Type A Lift buses, and 20 to 60 Type C Lift buses. The base term runs from September 1, 2027, through August 31, 2030, with potential extensions for up to two additional years, or a total of seven years if zero-emission buses are utilized. The selection process is based on a weighted evaluation where pricing accounts for 50 percent of the score, followed by experience and qualifications, operations and service delivery, safety and risk management, and fleet and electrification readiness. Key performance indicators focus on a 97 percent on-time arrival target, safety performance, and student counts, which directly impact monthly payments. The awarded contractor must adhere to strict safety and legal standards, including FERPA for student data privacy, ADA Title II and Section 508 for accessibility, and Washington state regulations for driver qualifications. Payment is issued monthly within 30 days of invoice receipt.

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AI Contract Overview

The Town of Braintree, Massachusetts, through its Public Schools department, is seeking private transportation services for McKinney-Vento and foster students who require specialized transit beyond the scope of standard school bus operations. This procurement is conducted as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, not federal procurement regulations, and is officially identified by solicitation number BD-27-1248-SCH01-CO-131925. Bids must be submitted by August 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM, either electronically via the Commbuys portal or physically to the Braintree Public Schools office at 348 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with award anticipated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, though specific evaluation criteria, weights, or scoring methodologies are not outlined in the available documentation. The place of performance is confined to the Braintree Public Schools jurisdiction, and services must meet the operational needs of eligible students as defined in the associated legal advertisement, which contains the complete specifications. No federal FAR clauses, packaging requirements, inspection protocols, or detailed performance metrics are included in the solicitation materials. The contract does not specify a period of performance, nor does it include options, special requirements, or identified key personnel. Payment terms, invoicing methods, accounting codes, and designated contracting officer or technical representative roles are also not provided. Offerors are required to submit responsive bids in accordance with the IFB packet but are not asked to provide representations regarding entity identification, size status, or socioeconomic classifications. All contractual obligations and service standards are referenced to the legal ad and must comply fully with state procurement law.

General Info

Braintree Public Schools seeks private transportation services via Commbuys by August 12, 2026, for Pond Street operations.

Agency

Massachusetts → SCH01 - School Department

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Pond Street Braintree, MA, 02184, USA

Set-Aside

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