Transportation Bid 118

The Phillipsburg Board of Education is seeking a qualified, independent contractor to provide full‑service school‑bus transportation for the 2026 Extended School Year and the 2026‑27 regular school year, including a special‑education route (Route 118) that requires a bus aide. The contractor must operate a fleet of compliant school buses equipped with two‑way radio or cell‑phone communication and a digital video‑audio recording system, provide qualified drivers and aides who meet extensive background‑check and training requirements, and adhere to strict safety, reporting, and record‑keeping protocols. The contract runs from early July 2026 through mid‑June 2027, with monthly invoicing and payment. • Operate and maintain school buses (including spares) that meet NJ MVC registration, inspection, and safety standards; each bus must have a DVR that records interior and forward views and retains footage ≥ 30 days. • Provide drivers with valid school‑bus licenses and aides for routes marked with an asterisk (Route 118); both must pass background checks, tuberculosis testing, and drug/alcohol testing, and complete safety training twice per calendar year. • Deliver transportation services Monday‑Friday, 8:20 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (early dismissals as scheduled), with a start‑up date of 7 June 2026 for Route 118, and submit route descriptions within 10 days of contract start.