Student Field Trip Transportation

The Santa Ana Unified School District is seeking a qualified transportation provider to deliver on‑demand bus services for student field trips, athletic events, and other district‑approved activities. The contract will cover provision of licensed drivers, appropriate CHP‑certified vehicles (up to 72 passengers), all operating costs, insurance, safety compliance, and reporting requirements for an initial one‑year term with up to four optional one‑year renewals. Bidders must submit a sealed bid with a 5 % (corrected to 10 % per Addendum 1) bid bond, and the District may award to one or multiple vendors based on lowest applicable rates. No minimum trip volume is guaranteed, and the District may reject any or all bids. • Scope includes school‑bus‑type vehicles (no charter motorcoaches), driver qualifications, on‑time performance ≥ 98 %, and mandatory insurance limits (e.g., $25 M auto liability). • Contract length: 1‑year initial term; optional renewals up to a total of 5 years, with CPI‑based rate adjustments on renewals only. • Mandatory bid bond: 10 % of total bid price; performance bond: $1 M post‑award. • Submission deadline: August 27 2026 2:00 p.m. PST; questions due by August 19 2026.