Transportation to and from School ESY 2026 – Camden City School District

The Camden City School District is seeking qualified contractors to provide student transportation services for its Extended School Year (ESY) program in July 2026. The contract covers pick‑up and drop‑off of public‑ and private‑school students, chaperones, and staff using school‑bus‑type vehicles equipped with two‑way radios, video cameras, and seat belts. Drivers and aides must meet stringent New Jersey background‑check, drug‑testing, TB‑testing, and certification requirements, and must attend safety/evacuation training twice per year. The award will require a bid‑bond (≥5 % of the annual contract amount, capped at $50 k), a performance bond equal to the annual contract amount, and $4 M automotive liability insurance. No subcontracting is permitted without prior Board approval, and the contractor must maintain detailed records for five years. • Provide daily bus routes (≈30+ routes) for ESY July 6‑31, 2026, with required aides on every route. • Submit a per‑diem cost for each route (including aide cost) on the bid sheet; snow days are non‑billable, virtual days billed at 88 % of the per‑diem rate. • Meet vehicle, driver, insurance, bond, and reporting obligations; report accidents and unattended‑student incidents within 24 hours.