Description
The Lakewood Board of Education is soliciting sealed bids to provide comprehensive student transportation services for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must supply a fleet of compliant school buses (type A, B, C/D) equipped with required safety and communications technology, and provide qualified drivers and aides who meet New Jersey background‑check, training, and licensing standards. The contract runs from July 1 2026 (or Sept 1 2026 depending on route) through June 30 2027, with monthly payments starting in October 2026. Bidders must submit a 5 % bid guarantee (capped at $50k) and will be required to post a performance bond equal to the annual contract value.