Chesapeake Public Schools awarded a single‑vendor contract for comprehensive inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair services covering its entire school‑bus fleet. The work includes routine vehicle inspections, scheduled preventive‑maintenance tasks such as oil changes, brake checks, tire rotations, and any corrective repairs needed to keep the buses operational and safe for student transport. The award was issued on July 6, 2023 to Tidewater Express Inc., a Hampton, VA‑based service provider. No monetary value, performance dates, or detailed technical specifications are disclosed in the award notice.
• Scope: Full lifecycle maintenance (inspections, preventive tasks, repairs) for the district’s bus fleet.
• Vendor: Tidewater Express Inc., sole awardee.
• Agency: Chesapeake Public Schools, Department of Purchasing, Chesapeake, VA.
• Award date: July 6, 2023; no start/end dates or renewal terms indicated.