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School Bus Transportation Services

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W519TC-24-R-BUS1Federal

Submission Closed11/01/2020, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 485410

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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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C26910005- JG Bus Transportation- Santa Barbara

Solicitation # C26910005

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Channel Coast District, is soliciting bids for contract C26910005 to provide bus transportation services for the Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard program. The performance period is scheduled from June 14, 2027, through July 30, 2027, with services based at Refugio State Beach in Goleta, California. The contractor will be responsible for daily weekday transportation between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, utilizing six designated pick-up and drop-off locations split between West County and East County routes. Additionally, the scope includes transportation for four field trip days to various sites, including Carpinteria City Beach and Gaviota State Park, which may require earlier pick-up times and additional vehicles. Bids must be submitted by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM via email to CCDBID@parks.ca.gov or by mail to the Channel Coast District office in Ventura. This is an Invitation for Bid requiring a base bid lump sum total, with a 5% preference granted to certified California Small Businesses or non-certified firms subcontracting at least 25% of the work to a certified Small Business. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation is encouraged, it is not required. Required submission documents include the Service Bid Form, Payee Data Records, and various certifications regarding nondiscrimination, drug-free workplaces, and the Darfur Contracting Act. Awardees must maintain primary commercial general liability insurance and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Field Trips and Athletic Events Bus Transportation Services 2027-2029

Solicitation # BD-27-1635-001-LEO1-134479

The City of Leominster, through the Office of the Purchasing Agent, is soliciting bids for Field Trips and Athletic Events Bus Transportation Services to support the Leominster School Department. This open market solicitation, identified by number BD-27-1635-001-LEO1-134479, seeks a provider to deliver passenger road transportation for extracurricular activities. While the primary contract period covers 2027 through 2029, services are scheduled to actually begin on November 1, 2026. The solicitation was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Interested parties can access the full bid documents via the Purchasing Department subpage at the official City of Leominster website. Administrative inquiries and billing are directed to Greg Chapdelaine at the City Hall address on West Street in Leominster, Massachusetts.

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Special Education (SPED) and ESY TransportationThis subcontract involves providing specialized transportation services for prime contractors supporting Department of Defense Education Activity projects at the West Point Military Community in New York. The scope of work focuses on operating Special Education routes for both the regular school year and Extended School Year services, ensuring the safe and compliant transport of students. To meet operational requirements, the contractor must utilize modified school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and securement systems. Additionally, all drivers and aides must be specifically trained in special education safety and operational protocols. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 485410.

DOD Education Activity

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Daily Commute and General Student TransportationThis small business set-aside subcontract involves providing daily bus transportation services for the Department of Defense Education Activity at the West Point Military Community in New York. The scope of work includes operating regular school year routes as well as facilitating transportation for various curricular and co-curricular trips. To ensure the safe transport of students, the contractor must utilize standard school buses that comply with all federal and state safety regulations. Qualified providers must ensure that all drivers meet specific suitability standards and maintain comprehensive Commercial General Liability Insurance. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 485410, with a response deadline set for October 28, 2026.

DOD Education Activity

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Daily Commute and SPED Student Transportation Services – West Point, New York

Solicitation # HE1254-27-RE-WESTPOINT

The Department of Defense Education Activity is conducting market research via Request for Information HE1254-27-RE-WESTPOINT to identify qualified companies capable of providing comprehensive student transportation services for the West Point Military Community in New York. The scope of work includes daily commute services, Special Education (SPED) transportation with trained safety aides, and curricular or co-curricular transportation, including Extended School Year (ESY) services. The anticipated period of performance is set to begin on August 1, 2027. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 485410 for School and Employee Bus Transportation and is designated as a total small business set-aside. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, including drivers and safety attendants, as well as the vehicles and equipment required to meet Federal, State, and DoWEA regulations. Key requirements include strict vehicle inspection timelines, the maintenance of a Quality Control Plan, and the provision of commercial general liability insurance. Personnel must meet suitability standards, and drivers must be clearly identified with nametags or badges. The government may exercise an option to extend services for an additional six months. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management and were required to submit a statement of interest, a three-page capability statement, and a non-binding rough order of magnitude cost estimate by October 28, 2026.

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Northern Lights School Division - Invitation to Bid - Open Tender for 2 NLPS Glendon Area Bus Routes 2026-27

Solicitation # AB-2026-06842

Northern Lights School Division is seeking bids through an open tender for the provision of bussing services for two specific bus routes in the Glendon, Alberta area. These services are required for the duration of the 2026-27 school year. Interested parties can obtain the necessary tender packages by contacting Matt Richter, the Director of Transportation, via email. All technical inquiries regarding the tender requirements should be directed to the transportation department email. Completed tender submissions must be mailed to the Northern Lights School Division office in Bonnyville, Alberta, addressed to Matt Richter. The deadline for submission is October 29, 2026, at 11 am.

Northern Lights School Division

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Northern Lights School Division - Invitation to Bid - Open Tender for 2026-27 Bus Services from Kikino to LLB

Solicitation # AB-2026-06840

The Northern Lights School Division is seeking bids through an open tender for the provision of bussing services between Kikino and LLB for the 2026-27 school year. Interested parties can obtain tender packages by contacting Matt Richter, the Director of Transportation, via email. Any inquiries concerning the technical requirements of the contract should be directed to the designated transportation email address. Completed tender submissions must be mailed to the Northern Lights School Division office in Bonnyville, Alberta, addressed to the Director of Transportation. The deadline for all submissions is October 29, 2026, at 11 am.

Northern Lights School Division

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General Info

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Rock Island, IL, 61299, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Response DeadlineNov 1

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PostedOct 25

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11/01/2020, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

Contacts2 people available

OfficeROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

Office AddressROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

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Angela Venes

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Bryce Willett

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Full Description

Seeking capability statements from contractors with resources to provide exclusive, daily, timely transportation of approximately 60 military/civilian dependents back and forth from military installation to multiple schools within the local school district area (two routes in the morning and two routes in the afternoon). Requested services would align with school calendar year, which begins in August and ends in June (approximately 176 days), and includes late starts, early dismissal, and makeup days due to incelement weather, etc. Additionally, interested contractors shall submit capabilities to provide emergency busing services. Contractor shall indicate whether or not buses can arrive within 30 minutes of receipt of emergency notification; and must also indicate whether or not emergency busing services could be provided weekdays from approximately 6a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from the military installation to within a 15 mile radius in Iowa or Illinois for approximately 330 children ranging in age from infant to 18 years, and approximately 85 adults. Estimated period of performance includes one base year and four subsequent, one-year option periods. Interested providers shall be able to provide glossy yellow school buses which are equipped with a Stop Signal Arm, eight blinking lights, 39 inch seat backs, and have "School Bus" marking labels. Additionally, interested parties shall conform to the "Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 17 Pupil Transporation Safety" (see Attachment 1) and 625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12 Art. VIIITR heading Article VIII "Special Requirements for School Buses" (see Attachment 2). Bus shall also be equipped with interior cameras with sound and video, with the capability to capture and store 30 days of passenger surveillance. Interested contractors shall indicate whether or not they can provide, within 30 days of date requested, footage from a specific date when needed in .wmv file format.