Student Transportation Services 2026-2027

The Eastern Camden County Regional School District Board of Education seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive student transportation services for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must supply a fleet of school‑age‑approved buses (model 2011‑or‑newer) equipped with video‑surveillance, staff each route with qualified drivers and aides, and adhere to New Jersey transportation safety statutes. The scope includes daily transport of public and private‑school students, strict reporting of accidents and driver license issues, and maintenance of extensive documentation and records. The award will be a month‑to‑month contract with monthly invoicing, requiring a 5 % bid bond (max $50k) and a performance bond equal to the full annual contract value, plus specified insurance coverage. • Provide 2011‑or‑newer school buses with video‑only cameras, regular inspections, and spare vehicles. • Staff each route with NJ‑compliant drivers and aides, meeting mandatory twice‑yearly training and background‑check requirements. • Deliver detailed reporting (accidents, driver license changes, unattended students) and retain records for five years. • Maintain required insurance (minimum $5 M auto liability, $1 M SAM) and bonding (bid guarantee and performance bond). • Submit sealed bids by August 11 2026, 10 a.m., with all required documentation attached.