Description
The Lakewood Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive student transportation services for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract covers the operation of a fleet of school‑age buses, driver and aide staffing, required equipment, insurance, and performance guarantees. Bidders must submit a sealed competitive bid by the deadline and meet extensive documentation, bonding, and safety requirements.
• Provide one dedicated National School Bus (Glossy Yellow) per route, meeting vehicle age and equipment standards (radios, GPS, DVR, child‑alert, etc.).
• Staff each route with qualified CDL‑P & S drivers and, where required, aides who pass background, TB, and drug/alcohol testing.
• Maintain $5 million automobile liability insurance, submit performance bonds equal to the annual contract value, and comply with political‑contribution, ownership, and foreign‑investment disclosures.