Description
The District seeks a qualified transportation provider to deliver daily student‑bus service for Frank Otis Elementary while the school operates from a temporary campus in Alameda. The contractor must supply CHP‑SPAB‑certified buses, qualified drivers, real‑time GPS tracking, attendance reporting, and a comprehensive safety and training program. The contract is a fixed‑price, two‑year award (08 Nov 2026 – 08 Jun 2028) and may be awarded to one or more vendors. Bidders must submit a $50,000 bid bond, a performance bond equal to 15 % of the estimated annual contract price, and meet extensive insurance minimums. Proposals must be delivered in sealed paper form with an electronic copy on a USB drive.
• Provide daily transportation for >300 students between current and temporary campuses (≈1.5 mi).
• Must field certified school buses (air‑conditioned, seat‑belts, GPS, safety equipment) and meet driver qualification standards.
• Required bonds: $50 K bid bond; performance bond 15 % of estimated annual price; insurance limits (CGL $1 M/$2 M, Auto $5 M, Sexual Misconduct $1 M/$2 M).
• Submission deadline originally 15 Jan 2026, but the RFP was cancelled on 9 Jan 2026, rendering the opportunity inactive.
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Contact
Shariq Khan(Assistant Superintendent, Business Services)