BID 2026-06 NONPUBLIC & CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, RE-BID

South Brunswick Board of Education is soliciting qualified contractors to provide student transportation services for non‑public and charter schools for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must supply school‑bus‑type vehicles (16‑ or 54‑passenger), equip them with required safety and technology systems, and staff each route with qualified drivers and, where needed, aides. Service includes pick‑up and drop‑off at South Brunswick High School and subsequent trips to a variety of private schools throughout the region, covering both regular and special‑needs students. The contract runs from July 1 2026 to June 30 2027 and will be paid on a per‑diem basis. • Provide National “Glossy Yellow” school buses (model‑year 2012+ for standard, 2010+ for wheelchair‑lift) with GPS, video, two‑way radios, child‑alert, seat‑belts/safety systems. • Staff each route with NJ‑CDL drivers (P & S endorsements) and transportation aides where required; conduct background, TB, drug/alcohol testing and maintain certifications. • Manage daily dispatch (6 a.m.–6 p.m.), submit route descriptions within 10 days of award, and comply with extensive reporting (accident reports, driver license changes, etc.). • Submit a 5 % bid guarantee (max $50k) and a performance bond equal to the annual contract value; provide proof of $5 M auto liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.