Bid No. 2026-08-ELOP-PO Bus Transportation Services for ELOP

The Anaheim Elementary School District (AESD) is seeking a qualified provider to deliver regular bus transportation services for its ELOP program. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SecureBids portal by early January, and the district may award the contract to a provider that demonstrates value beyond lowest price, per California Education Code § 39802. No budget is disclosed, and the award will include a 90‑day price‑guarantee clause. • Provide scheduled student‑transport bus service within the AESD service area (Orange County, CA). • Submit a sealed electronic bid through the AESD SecureBids portal by 9 Jan 2026, 2 PM PST. • Inquiries must be emailed by 31 Dec 2025; responses posted 6 Jan 2026. • Contract may be awarded to a non‑lowest bidder based on factors such as safety record, fleet condition, and service quality. • Once awarded, the provider must honor quoted prices for 90 days and cannot withdraw the bid.