Merx #2026-006-TR

Pembina Trails School Division Solicits Student Transportation Services for Winnipeg Schools

Pembina Trails School Division in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking proposals for comprehensive student transportation services to support approximately 18,000 students across 37 schools. - Government Buyer: - Pembina Trails School Division (Winnipeg, Manitoba) - Scope of Services: - Daily school bus routes for regular and special needs students - Specialized transportation for students with additional needs - Extracurricular and field trip transportation - Bus leasing (full-size, small, accessible, and spare buses) - Driver operations, staffing, and training (Class 2 Manitoba licenses required) - Fleet maintenance, safety inspections, and yard operations - Technology systems for routing, GPS tracking, and reporting - Compliance with all safety, accessibility, and regulatory standards - Service Models: - Considering both fully contracted and shared service arrangements (operations, fleet, and maintenance) - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on safety, reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness - Licensed and insured buses; accessibility compliance - Electronic bid submission required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

Pembina Trails School Division is soliciting proposals from qualified transportation service providers to deliver student transportation services including daily routes, specialized transportation for students with additional needs, and extracurricular trips. The RFP evaluates service delivery models such as fully contracted and shared service arrangements covering operations, fleet, and maintenance, emphasizing safety, reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. The division currently operates a mixed model with both in-house and contracted services and seeks to optimize for efficiency and long-term growth. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by April 24, 2026.

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