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Milford Public School Transportation IFB
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The Milford Public Schools in Massachusetts has issued a firm-fixed-price Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking sealed proposals for comprehensive student transportation services, covering regular school routes, athletics, extracurricular activities, and field trips. The solicitation, posted on December 1, 2025, requires bid submissions by January 28, 2026, with contract performance beginning July 1, 2026, for an initial three-year term and an option to renew for two additional years. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with strict adherence to prevailing wage laws and Massachusetts state transportation regulations. Service performance includes providing buses that comply with safety and operational standards such as an eight-year age limit on vehicles, mandatory fleet averages, proper state certifications for drivers, fully equipped buses, and routine maintenance. The contractor must also meet rigorous driver qualification standards including CORI clearance, annual refresher training, and must provide emergency evacuation drills and dry runs prior to the school year. Submissions require detailed bid forms, certificates of non-collusion, bid deposits, insurance and bonding documentation, and compliance with operational requirements like route scheduling, vehicle marking, and fleet availability for contingencies. Pricing structures must be provided for base transportation services with 21 regular buses and 2 special needs buses, optional video monitoring systems, and separate charges for trips and waiting times. The contract administration framework does not involve federal FAR clauses but contains local provisions emphasizing safety, driver oversight, and service reliability. Inspection and acceptance occur both at origins and destinations under the school department’s authority, which also retains the right to reject bids or waive irregularities. Buses must be parked within Milford when not in service, and substitute vehicles are subject to strict response-time penalties. Proposals must be delivered physically to the Superintendent’s Office, and no electronic submissions are permitted. Overall, the solicitation emphasizes safety, reliability, compliance with Massachusetts regulations, and cost-effectiveness in providing pupil transportation for the Milford Public Schools district.
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Place of Performance
Fountain Street Milford, MA, 01757, USASet-Aside
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