Description
The Upper Freehold Regional School District is seeking a qualified transportation provider to operate student‑bus‑type vehicles for daily pick‑up and drop‑off service between Allentown public schools and six private non‑public schools in the Princeton‑Lawrenceville corridor for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract requires a fleet of 16‑passenger (or larger) buses equipped with two‑way radios, GPS, video/audio recorders, and child‑alert systems, plus driver and aide staffing that meet strict NJ licensing, background‑check, health‑testing, and training requirements. Bidders must submit a sealed bid by June 10, 2026, provide a 5 % bid guarantee, post a performance bond equal to the annual contract amount, and maintain $3 M liability insurance. The service period runs September 1 2026 through June 30 2026 (up to 180 service days).
• Provide daily transportation for 13 students across seven routes, each with defined pickup windows and return times.
• Supply qualified drivers (CDL with P & S endorsements) and aides, complete bi‑annual driver safety training, and comply with NJ Department of Education reporting requirements.
• Equip each bus with required safety hardware, conduct twice‑yearly vehicle inspections, and submit route‑specific street‑maps within 10 days of contract start.