IFB 202629METCO

The Town of Belmont, acting on behalf of METCO, Inc. and in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, is soliciting bids for the provision of school bus and related vehicular transportation services for Boston-resident students participating in the METCO program. The contract period begins on or about August 30, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions, providing up to five years of potential service. Transportation will involve the safe and timely movement of students from Boston to schools within Belmont, requiring reliable, consistent, and compliant operations throughout the academic year. Bids must be submitted by August 14, 2026, and the solicitation is issued under reference number BD-26-1245-BPS54-BPS54-131876, with all correspondence and inquiries directed to Purchaser Cameron Locke at Belmont Public Schools. The procurement is managed through the CommBuys platform and is open to qualified vendors meeting state requirements for school transportation services. Performance will take place entirely within Belmont, Massachusetts, with the primary point of contact located at Pleasant Street, Belmont, MA 02478. While no specific set-aside or NAICS code is designated, the solicitation is classified under state and local government (SLED) procurement standards. Bidders are expected to demonstrate operational capacity, safety compliance, driver qualifications, and fleet readiness to meet the daily transportation needs of METCO students. Submission deadlines, contract terms, and performance expectations are strictly defined to ensure continuity of service for the duration of the agreement.