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BD-27-1623-HPS-CO-133585State & Local

Response Deadline10/23/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Harvard Public School District is soliciting sealed bids under solicitation number BD-27-1623-HPS-CO-133585 for the provision of regular school bus transportation services. The contract is structured for an initial three-year base term starting July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2030. The district has included options for two additional one-year extensions, potentially extending the period of performance through June 30, 2032. The invitation for bids is open to responsive and responsible vendors, with the award expected to be based on the lowest price among qualified bidders. Bids must be submitted by October 23, 2026. The contract is managed by the Town of Harvard, with Mandy Ostaszewski serving as the primary purchaser. All administrative and billing correspondence is directed to the Central Office located at 27A Mass Ave, Harvard, MA 01451.

General Info

Harvard Public School District seeks school bus services from 2027 to 2032.

Agency

Massachusetts → HPS - Harvard Public School

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Mass Ave Harvard, MA, 01451, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 28

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 23

Submission deadline

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10/23/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 24 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → HPS - Harvard Public School

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMass Ave Harvard, MA, 01451, USA

Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → HPS - Harvard Public School

Office AddressMass Ave Harvard, MA, 01451, USA

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Mandy OstaszewskiPurchaser

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The Harvard Public School District (HPS), in the Town of Harvard MA, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for a three (3) year contract beginning July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2030 with the option of two (2) additional one (1) year contract extensions beginning July 1, 2030 and ending June 30, 2031 and beginning July 1, 2031 and ending June 30, 2032 respectively, from responsive and responsible vendors to provide school bus transportation services for the Harvard Public Schools.

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