Special Education To and From School Extended School Year Routes - Summer

The contract is for providing student transportation services specifically for special education students attending extended school year routes during the summer for Jersey City Public Schools. The solicitation, identified as PD26-27-TD1-26, is managed by the Transportation Department of New Jersey and requires bidders to submit their proposals electronically via the designated portal by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A critical requirement is that while all bid documents must be uploaded through the online portal, the original bid bond and consent of surety certificates must be physically submitted to the Purchasing Department prior to the bid opening to ensure the bid is considered. Failure to provide the original bid bond and consent of surety on time will result in disqualification of the bid. The contract emphasizes no hard copies of any documents other than the bid bond and consent of surety should be sent to the Purchasing Department, as they will be discarded. The points of contact for this solicitation are the Transportation Coordinator, John Zupko, and Senior Management Assistant, Roxanne Padilla, who are available for inquiries. The effort is focused on ensuring reliable and compliant transportation for students with special needs during the extended school year summer session in Jersey City, New Jersey.