Small Bus RFP - May 2026

Nyack Union Free School District is seeking a qualified transportation provider to deliver student bus services for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must supply either 8‑20‑passenger school buses or 7‑passenger vehicles, qualified drivers and, where required, bus monitors, and must meet all New York State Education Department and safety regulations. The contract includes route planning, vehicle maintenance, driver/monitor training, insurance coverage, and detailed documentation for payment. • Service area: In‑County (Rockland) and out‑of‑county routes to Westchester (NY), New Jersey, and Connecticut within defined mileage bands. • Vehicle requirements: Standard “school‑bus yellow” buses or approved 7‑seat vehicles, equipped for heating, snow chains, and regular cleaning; fuel supplied by contractor. • Personnel requirements: Drivers (≥21 y, CDL‑C/CP, extensive safety training) and monitors (≥19 y, training, fingerprinting) with full qualification packets submitted for each payment cycle. • Administrative duties: Monthly invoicing, on‑site dispatcher at the garage during transport, compliance with insurance (minimum $5 M combined limits) and documentation deadlines (driver/monitor records due May 1 2027).