Transportation Bid PRSD2627

The Pinelands Regional Board of Education is seeking sealed bids to provide comprehensive student transportation services for the 2026‑2027 school year, covering home‑to‑school, late‑bus, and vocational routes. The contract requires a fleet of school‑type buses equipped with GPS and camera systems, qualified drivers and aides meeting NJ background‑check and training standards, and compliance with state and federal transportation regulations. Bidders must submit a bid on the official form, provide a 5 % bid guarantee (max $50 k), and a performance bond equal to the annual contract amount, with insurance coverage of at least $5 million per occurrence. The contract period runs from September 1 2026 to June 30 2027, with monthly invoicing and strict reporting requirements. • Provide daily K‑12 student transportation (including special‑education and non‑public routes) across Ocean County, NJ. • Must maintain a fleet that meets NJ motor‑vehicle regulations, includes spare buses, GPS tracking, and camera systems. • Drivers and aides must satisfy extensive background checks, drug/alcohol testing, tuberculosis testing, and complete twice‑annual safety training. • Deliver detailed route descriptions within 10 days of contract start, retain records for five years, and adhere to performance cure periods and termination clauses.