New York State Contract Reporter #TNH002-2026

The Town of North Hempstead is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to provide bussing services for field trips and recreational programs. - Government Buyer: - Town of North Hempstead, Department of Finance Purchasing Division - Primary contacts include the Purchasing Department and Buyer Trainee Kelli Rivera - Scope of Services: - Provision of bus transportation for field trips and Parks Department recreational programs - Services required on an as-needed basis, with scheduling notice of at least 72 hours - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified; focus is on transportation services - Vehicle Requirements: - Standard school buses (minimum 40 seats, seat belts, radio, accessible, climate control, valid NYS registration/inspection) - 16-passenger vans (seat belts, radio, accessible, climate control, valid NYS registration/inspection) - Charter coach buses (minimum 40 seats, seat belts, radio, lavatory, accessible, climate control, valid NYS registration/inspection) - All vehicles must be accessible to the physically challenged - Driver Requirements: - Valid New York State licenses - Knowledge of Nassau County routes - Contract Structure: - Initial term of two years, with options for two additional one-year renewals - Town may extend the contract for up to 90 days at its discretion - Primary and secondary vendors may be selected; subcontracting requires approval - Notable Requirements: - Encouragement for DBE and M/WBE participation - Buses must comply with all applicable laws and regulations - Hourly pricing based on minimum hours per trip (4 hours for school buses/vans, 6 hours for coach buses) - Potential Vendors: - Reference to prior contracts with Pierce Coach Line, Inc. - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Multiple Town facilities, including: - The Yes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury, NY - Clinton G. Martin, 1601 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY - Sen. Michael J. Tully, Jr. Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 - Town of North Hempstead Purchasing Department, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030

The Town of North Hempstead is soliciting sealed bids for bussing services for field trips. The contract term is two years with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. Bidders must submit sealed bids by April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The contract includes transportation services primarily related to bus, rail, marine, and aviation consulting and other services. The solicitation encourages participation from disadvantaged business enterprises and minority/women-owned business enterprises.