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Student School Bus Transportation

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BD-27-1267-SCHOO-AD-134332State & Local

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The School Committee of the Fairhaven Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for student school bus transportation services within the Fairhaven, Massachusetts district. This open market solicitation, identified by number BD-27-1267-SCHOO-AD-134332, was posted on October 12, 2026, with a response deadline of November 24, 2026. The primary scope of work involves providing transport services categorized under UNSPSC Code 78-14-00. Administrative oversight for this contract is managed by Nicole Potter, the Purchaser for the Town of Fairhaven and Fairhaven Public Schools. All billing and correspondence should be directed to 128 Washington St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. While the solicitation specifies the requirement for transportation services, specific unit pricing, total contract value, and the period of performance have not been disclosed in the provided documentation.

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Fairhaven Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for student school bus transportation services.

Agency

Massachusetts → SCHOOLDEPT - Fairhaven Public Schools

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Fairhaven, MA, 02719, USA

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AgencyMassachusetts → SCHOOLDEPT - Fairhaven Public Schools
Contacts1 person available
OfficeFairhaven, MA, 02719, USA
Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → SCHOOLDEPT - Fairhaven Public Schools
Office AddressFairhaven, MA, 02719, USA
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Nicole PotterPurchaser

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The School Committee of the Fairhaven Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for school bus transportation for the district's school students.

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