Description
The Phillipsburg Board of Education is seeking a qualified transportation provider to operate its 2025‑26 school‑bus routes, including a special‑education Route 103, on a per‑diem basis from September 1 through June 30. The contractor must supply compliant school‑bus‑type vehicles, qualified drivers and aides, maintain insurance and bonding, and meet rigorous reporting, training, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Provide school‑bus‑type vehicles with two‑way communication, seat‑belt lock for the special‑needs student, and spare buses for breakdowns.
• Staff each bus with a qualified driver; Route 103 also requires a certified aide. Drivers and aides must pass background checks, TB testing, and complete twice‑yearly safety training.
• Operate daily service on all school days (≈180 days), adhering to specified pickup/drop‑off times, submit monthly invoices by the 10th, and receive payment around the 30th.
• Maintain required insurance (minimum $5 M combined single limit), a performance bond equal to the annual contract amount, and submit all required certifications (AA, drug/alcohol testing, political‑contribution disclosure, etc.).
• Comply with accident‑reporting, driver‑license suspension notification, and record‑retention (5 years) obligations, and be prepared for make‑up school days and any route adjustments.