Description
The City of Salem is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide school bus transportation services to eligible homeless students on fixed routes for three academic years. The services must be provided every day each student attends school and may include afterschool, summer, or vacation period transportation. The contractor must have access to sufficient garage and maintenance facilities, ensure timely repairs, and maintain accurate records. The contractor will be paid for all days a student is absent and for which transportation services have been requested.
Key points to consider:
• The contract will cover the provision of fixed route Homeless Transportation Services for three academic years.
• The contractor must provide services every day each student attends school.
• The contractor must have access to sufficient garage and maintenance facilities.
• The contractor will be paid for all days a student is absent and for which transportation services have been requested.
• The contractor must maintain accurate records and provide reports as required.
• The contract may be extended for up to two additional years at the City's discretion.