WBOE TRANSPORTATION BID# T-01-2026

The Willingboro Board of Education is seeking a single‑vendor provider to operate its full‑service student transportation program for the 2026‑2027, 2027‑2028, and 2028‑2029 school years. The contractor must supply and maintain a fleet of school buses (including wheelchair‑lift buses), equip them with mandated safety and technology (HD video surveillance, GPS, two‑way radios, seat belts, etc.), staff each bus with qualified drivers and aides, and provide on‑site management, safety training, and dispatch services. The contract is a three‑year bulk award covering all routes (over 200 stops) and includes a lease of the district garage facility at a rate not to exceed 1.75 % of the contract value per year. All bids must be sealed and submitted by 1:00 PM on 11 June 2026. • Operate all regular, special‑education, and charter routes listed in the bid specifications. • Provide a fleet meeting age, capacity, and equipment standards (2014+ buses, 2016+ wheelchair‑lift buses, 5+ interior cameras, Zonar V4 GPS, etc.). • Staff each bus with drivers and aides who meet NJ background‑check, TB‑testing, and licensing requirements; maintain a full‑time local operations manager, safety trainer, and dispatcher. • Deliver daily cleaning, bi‑monthly detailing, accident reporting, and compliance with New Jersey transportation statutes. • Submit monthly invoices (first Tuesday of the following month) and adhere to a 60‑day payment window; penalties of $500 apply for tardiness, GPS failures, or missing dispatcher coverage.