Description
The Eatontown Board of Education is soliciting bids to provide student‑transportation bus services for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract covers six regular routes (three “MMS/VES” and three “WES” routes), requiring 54‑passenger buses equipped with GPS and an electronic reminder system, with no aides required. The contractor must supply spare buses, conduct semi‑annual vehicle inspections, maintain comprehensive driver background checks, drug‑testing, and training, and comply with all applicable state and federal transportation regulations. Payments are made monthly based on actual service days (180 student days, 185 staff days) with invoices due by the 15th of each month and payment around the 25th. The bid must include a minimum 5 % bid bond (capped at $50,000) and a performance bond equal to the full annual contract amount, plus $3 M minimum liability insurance.
• Operate six defined morning and afternoon routes using 54‑passenger school buses with GPS and safety reminder technology.
• Provide spare vehicles, perform twice‑yearly inspections, and meet rigorous driver/background‑check and training requirements.
• Submit sealed bids by March 31 2026 10:00 a.m.; invoicing monthly; contract runs Sept 1 2026 – June 30 2027.