This bid is for school bus transportation for Plainfield Public Schools in Plainfield, Connecticut, with operations based at 1 Unity Road, Plainfield, CT 06374.
Due
December 12, 2026
34 days left
Location
Plainfield, CT
Connecticut
Posted on
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Notice ID
2027-0001
Please quote school bus transportation for Plainfield Public Schools in Plainfield, Connecticut, with operations based at 1 Unity Road, Plainfield, CT 06374.
Term: July 1, 2027–June 30, 2031.
Services: Three-tier school transportation up to 182 days annually, plus out-of-town school routes, preschool, late buses, summer programs, athletics, and field trips.
Fleet: Estimated 24 Type I 77-passenger buses and five Type II 20-passenger buses; reserve fleet of three Type I, two Type II, and one wheelchair-accessible Type II with two wheelchair stations and 12 passenger seats.
Equipment: Buses no older than 12 years, with GPS, interior audio/video monitoring, radios, and child-check systems; Type II buses need front and rear air conditioning, and at least three Type I buses need undercarriage storage.
Staffing: Include drivers, routing, maintenance, a local manager, dispatcher, mechanic, and at least two spare drivers.
Terminal: Lease the terminal at 1 Unity Road; fuel is provided at no cost.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by December 12, 2026.
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Deadline: December 12, 2026
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What they need
TermJuly 1, 2027–June 30, 2031; firm pricing for each school year.
ServiceThree-tier school transportation up to 182 days annually, plus out-of-town school routes, preschool, late buses, summer programs, athletics, and field trips.
FleetEstimated 24 Type I 77-passenger buses and five Type II 20-passenger buses; reserve fleet of three Type I, two Type II, and one wheelchair-accessible Type II bus with two wheelchair stations and 12 passenger seats.
EquipmentBuses no older than 12 years, with GPS, interior audio/video monitoring, radios, and child-check systems. Type II buses require front and rear air conditioning; at least three Type I buses require undercarriage storage.
OperationsInclude drivers, routing, maintenance, a local manager, dispatcher, mechanic, and at least two spare drivers. Lease the terminal at 1 Unity Road; fuel is provided at no cost.
PricingProvide daily rates by vehicle type, hourly rates for additional services and activity trips with minimum hours, and an hourly aide rate. Exclude fuel costs.
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