Description
The Hoboken Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide student‑transportation services for the 2025‑2026 school year on three designated routes using 5‑seat, air‑conditioned minivans equipped with GPS, cameras, and required child‑safety equipment. The contractor must supply a qualified bus aide on each route, comply with New Jersey transportation statutes, and meet extensive insurance, bonding, and reporting requirements.
• Operate three minivan routes (219, 220, 221) with real‑time GPS tracking, AC, cameras, and appropriate car seats/booster seats.
• Provide a bus aide on every route, conduct two safety inspections per year, and submit detailed background‑check, certification, and affirmative‑action documentation.
• Meet rigorous performance and bid‑bond guarantees (5 % of annual contract value up to $50 k; performance bond equal to the full annual contract amount) and adhere to penalty clauses for missed pickups, late arrivals, and other non‑compliances.