Description
The Bibb County School District (BCSD) in Macon, GA is seeking qualified charter‑bus providers to transport students on field trips, athletic events, competitions, band tours and other school‑sponsored activities for the 2025‑2026 school year. The contract is a one‑year base period with up to three optional one‑year renewals. Providers must supply safe, clean, ADA‑compliant buses (full‑size 47‑55 seats or mini‑coaches), licensed drivers with CDL‑Passenger endorsements, and assume all operating costs (fuel, tolls, insurance, driver meals, etc.). Bids must be submitted electronically via the EUNA/BONFIRE portal by 8 AM EST on 9 Sept 2026; questions are due by 8 AM EST on 31 Aug 2026. No pre‑bid meeting is required. The district may award to multiple vendors and will evaluate proposals on technical capability, experience, compliance, and cost.
• Service scope: charter bus transport for trips ranging 20‑56 passengers, intra‑state and out‑of‑state.
• Required fleet: full‑size suburban/intercity coaches (≤10 years old) with lavatories, climate control, wheelchair lift optional.
• Mandatory driver qualifications: CDL‑Passenger, background check, medical certificate, BCSD ID badge.
• Insurance minimums: $5 M liability, $2 M umbrella, workers’ comp, commercial auto, professional liability.
• Pricing to be submitted in the prescribed cost‑proposal form (hourly, daily, per‑mile, overtime, extra‑driver).
• Contract term: 1 year + up to 3 renewals; rates must be firm for 12 months after award.