Description
The Lakewood Board of Education is soliciting sealed competitive bids to provide student transportation services for the 2025‑2026 school year. Contractors must operate National School Bus “Glossy Yellow” vehicles (Types A, B, C/D) meeting model‑year requirements, fully equipped with radios, GPS, DVR, child‑alert systems, and post‑2018 sensor technology. Each route requires a qualified driver (NJ CDL with Passenger & School Bus endorsements) and, where needed, a trained aide, plus a backup driver/attendant. The contract is per‑diem (or per‑annum on select routes) covering up to 180 service days, with monthly payments beginning October 2025 and a strict penalty schedule for late arrivals, equipment failures, unauthorized passengers, and reporting lapses. Insurance (minimum $5 M auto liability) and bonding (5 % bid guarantee capped at $50 k; performance bond equal to contract value) are mandatory, as are extensive compliance documents (affirmative‑action, political‑contribution, Iran‑investment, Russia‑Belarus disclosures, etc.). No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is scheduled.