Charter Bus Services

The City of Pomona is seeking qualified charter‑bus providers to supply transportation for city‑run programs, field trips, and community events. Bidders must submit an electronic bid through PlanetBids, demonstrate compliance with FMCSA and California Public Utilities Commission regulations, and provide proof of insurance and driver qualifications. The contract is initially for one fiscal year (FY 2026‑27) with the possibility of up to four additional one‑year extensions, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on the hourly rate for a standard 56‑passenger trip. • Provide charter‑bus service (56‑passenger or appropriately sized vehicles) for youth, senior, and community programs, typically 20‑40 trips per year. • Must meet all federal (FMCSA) and state (California PUC) safety standards, hold appropriate commercial driver’s licenses, and maintain required insurance limits (CGL $1 M per occurrence, $2 M aggregate, Auto $1 M, Workers’ Comp with $1 M employer liability). • Bids are evaluated on the lowest hourly rate for a base trip; optional driver‑only rates for operating City‑owned vehicles may also be quoted.