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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on November 16, 2022. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Student Transportation Services

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NAICS: 485410
New
SLED
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.
Chicago Public Schools

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4 days ago

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NAICS: 485410
New
Federal
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 companies for student bus transportation services supporting the Landstuhl Military Community in Germany. The scope of work includes providing all personnel, equipment, and vehicles for daily commutes between bus stops and schools, as well as transportation for curricular and co-curricular activities. The period of performance is scheduled to begin on August 1, 2027, with a contract structure consisting of a base year and four option years, including a potential six-month extension. Services must comply with DoWEA, military installation, and Host Nation laws, with a strict performance standard of 100 percent compliance. Key requirements include the provision of drivers with Commercial Driver's Licenses and safety attendants, both of whom must hold current First Aid and CPR certifications. Personnel must undergo criminal history background checks and obtain security approval from the DoWEA Security Management Division before starting work. Drivers must be proficient in the Host Nation language, while safety attendants and contract managers must be fluent in the Host Nation language and possess at least English B1 Level proficiency. Operationally, the contractor must ensure emergency replacement buses are on-site within 45 minutes of notification and maintain a rigorous quality control plan with daily vehicle inspections. 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 are due by 11:00 a.m. EDT on October 30, 2026, and must include a statement of interest, a capability statement of no more than three pages, and a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 485410 and Product Service Code V222.
DOD Education Activity

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4 days ago

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in 10 days
NAICS: 485410
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SLED
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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5 days ago

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in 9 days
NAICS: 485410
New
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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.
DOD Education Activity

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6 days ago

DEADLINE

in 8 days

General Info

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

AE, GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2

Attachment+1+-+PWS+Student+Transportation+Services+DRAFT.pdf

PDF

Attachment+2+-+Student+Transportation+Services+Questions+and+Answers.pdf

PDF

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Response deadline changed from Nov 4, 1998 to Nov 10, 2022. The notice description changed.

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Response deadline changed from Nov 10, 2022 to Nov 28, 2022.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA5587 48 Cons (admin Only No Req)
Contacts2 people available
OfficeAPO, AE, 09461-5120, USA
Office AddressAPO, AE, 09461-5120, USA
Contacts
d Lt Gregory L Besser
Courtney Chiporo

Full Description

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Amendment to Request for Information 4 Nov 22 - Add Q&A, extend response date to 10 Nov 2022 -------------------------- The 48th Contracting Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing Student Transportation Services that meet the specifications outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please see Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (Draft) for a full description and Attachement 2 - Questions and Answers (Q&As) General Information: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(iii) which requires conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value less than the simplified acquisition threshold when adequate information is not available and the circumstances justify its cost. The Government is seeking industry's input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the requirement described above. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on SAM.gov or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All RFI responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for Electrical Test Equipment acquisitions or similar requirements. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Response Guidelines: All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of Contacts (POC) below, with the subject line - Response to RFI no later than 10 November 2022. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered. Requested Information: The following is requested from interested companies; 1. Please provide a statement of whether or not your company would be interested in this potential requirement. 2. If interested, please provide feedback on whether your company would be able to service the RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath, and RAF Feltwell area. 3. Please provide any other information that would need to be considered to provide a proposal for this potential requirement. 4. Please provide company information including SAM.gov status and NCAGE/CAGE & DUNS number. Please submit a written response via scan/email-attachment on company letter head to points of contract listed below. Points of Contacts: Primary POC: 2d Lt Gregory Besser, Contract Specialist Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 523083 Email: gregory.besser.1@us.af.mil Secondary POC: Mrs. Courtney Chiporo, Contracting Officer Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 521535 Email: courtney.chiporo@us.af.mil Contracting Office Address: 48 CONS/PKB - Lakenheath, Building 977 Boston Drive RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN

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