Description
The South Brunswick Board of Education is seeking a qualified transportation provider to operate in‑district school‑bus services for special‑education students for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must supply National School Bus Glossy Yellow vehicles (type A‑D) meeting specific age, capacity, and equipment standards, and provide certified drivers and aides who satisfy extensive background‑check, training, and testing requirements. Service includes dispatch coverage, accident and attendance reporting, and compliance with numerous safety, anti‑bullying, and anti‑discrimination statutes. The contract runs from September 1 2026 through June 30 2027 and may be awarded on an individual‑route or bulk basis.
• Provide three distinct bus routes (339DE, 354X/354BC, 355X/355BC) serving Deans Elementary, Crossroads North Middle, and Brooks Crossing Elementary schools.
• Vehicles must be 2012‑or‑newer (wheelchair‑lift buses 2010‑or‑newer), 16‑24 passenger capacity, equipped with radios, GPS, video/audio recorders, child‑alert systems, sensor systems, three‑point seat‑belts, and child‑restraint vests as required.
• Personnel must hold NJ CDL “P” and “S” endorsements, pass criminal‑history and TB testing, and undergo regular drug/alcohol testing; an aide is required on each route.
• Bid guarantees (5 % of annual contract, max $50k) and a performance bond equal to the annual contract amount are required, alongside $5 M liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.
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Steven Corso