Description
Lakewood Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive student transportation services for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must operate a fleet of National School Bus Glossy Yellow vehicles (Type A, B, C/D) meeting model‑year requirements, equipped with radios, GPS, video/audio recording, child‑alert and restraint systems, and must staff each bus with a qualified driver (and aide where required). The scope includes daily route service for public‑school students, eligible private‑school students, staff and chaperones, adherence to the school calendar, bi‑annual vehicle inspections, emergency drills, and extensive reporting (daily condition reports, driver rosters, maintenance logs). The contract runs July 1 2026 (or September 1 2026) through June 30 2027, with monthly payments beginning October 2026 and performance/bid bonds required.
• Provide daily transportation on NY‑compliant school buses (model‑year ≥ 2017, wheelchair‑lift ≥ 2015).
• Staff each bus with a CDL‑qualified driver (and aide when needed) who meets extensive background, health, and training requirements.
• Maintain real‑time communication equipment, GPS, video/audio recording, and submit required reports, inspections, and accident documentation.
• Deliver route sheets by 15 Oct 2026, notify parents 48 hrs before service, and meet strict penalties for late arrivals, equipment failures, or safety violations.