Description
The Lakewood Board of Education is soliciting sealed bids to provide daily student‑transportation services for the Spruce Street School routes for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must supply qualified drivers and aides, maintain a fleet of compliant school buses equipped with GPS, two‑way radios, video recording, and child‑alert systems, and uphold rigorous safety, reporting, and insurance standards. The contract is awarded on a per‑diem basis, with monthly payments beginning in October 2026, and includes penalties for missed pickups, equipment failures, and safety violations.
• Provide full‑time bus service (AM/PM) for the designated routes, including drivers, aides (where required), and all necessary equipment.
• Maintain a fleet of Type A, B, C/D, and wheelchair‑lift buses that meet New Jersey MVC specifications (model 2017 or newer, lifts 2015+).
• Deliver comprehensive safety compliance: background checks, medical certifications, driver training, accident reporting, GPS/DVR systems, and insurance coverage of at least $5 M.