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Student Bus Transportation Services

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Response Deadline11/16/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Student Bus Transportation Services involves performing daily school bus route operations for prime contractors serving Chicago Public Schools. The selected provider will operate paired or shared runs using yellow school buses as directed by the Department of Student Transportation Services to ensure the safe delivery of students to their designated locations. The contractor must maintain strict compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, FERPA, and the Illinois School Code regarding communicable diseases. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 485991, with a response deadline set for November 16, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for Chicago Public Schools bus services; deadline November 16, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → Chicago Public Schools

NAICS

485991 - Special Needs Transportation

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-1456.

The full solicitation package (10 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedOct 16

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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11/16/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 30 days

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AgencyIllinois → Chicago Public Schools

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Organization / AgencyIllinois → Chicago Public Schools

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Full Description

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Performs daily school bus route operations for prime contractors on Chicago Public Schools (CPS) student transportation projects. Operates paired or shared runs as directed by the Department of Student Transportation Services using yellow school buses. Ensures compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, FERPA, and Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/24-5 regarding communicable diseases. Delivers safe transport of students to designated locations.

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