Extra Curricular Transportation Services for San Marcos USD

The San Marcos Unified School District is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-18 to establish contracts with one or more qualified, privately owned transportation carriers for supplemental student extracurricular transportation services. These services, provided on an as-needed basis, include local, extracurricular, and annual out-of-state travel. The contract requires the provision of all necessary vehicles, qualified drivers, fuel, and administrative support. The initial term runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals extending through December 31, 2031. Bidders must provide all-inclusive per-trip rates via the district's eProcurement portal, with a specific overtime rate of 90 dollars per hour per bus for non-contractor caused delays. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring drivers to be fully certified school bus operators with CHP-issued certificates and personnel to pass Department of Justice criminal background checks per Education Code Section 45122.1. Contractors must be registered with the FMCSA and adhere to SB-1072 child safety alert systems. Mandatory insurance coverages include statutory Workers Compensation with at least 1 million dollars in employer liability, 1 million dollars per occurrence for professional liability, and 1 million dollars for sexual abuse and misconduct insurance. The district maintains the right to inspect carrier properties and records at any time and may suspend contractors for excessive equipment failure or trip refusals. Subcontracting is strictly prohibited. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 16, 2026, and are governed by New York State laws.