Steuben County Civicplus #GC-26-015-B

Steuben County Solicitation for Special Needs Pre-School Transportation Services

Steuben County, NY is seeking bids for specialized transportation services for pre-school children with special needs for both summer and regular school sessions. - Government Buyer: - Steuben County Purchasing Department, Department of Special Children's Services - Oversight by Human Services, Health & Education Committee and Administration Officer of Special Children's Services - Products/Services Requested: - Transportation services for pre-school children with special needs - Coverage for summer session (July-August) and regular school year (September-June) - Six service areas, including Arc GLOW-Kidstart, Corning-Painted Post, Mozaic (Yates ARC/Keuka Lake School), GST BOCES programs, and others - Vehicles must be equipped for special needs, with qualified drivers (Class E licenses) and bus monitors - Route planning, timely pick-up/drop-off, and cooperation with schools and parents required - Pricing as rate per child per day, all-inclusive - Quantities & Locations: - Area A: 3-4 children (Arc GLOW-Kidstart, Mt. Morris, NY) - Area B: 18-20 children (10-month), 6-8 (summer) (Severn Elementary, Corning, NY) - Area C: 10-12 children (10-month), 6-8 (summer) (Keuka Lake School, Penn Yan, NY) - Area D: 18-20 children (10-month), 6-10 (summer) (Columbian School, Hornell, NY) - Area E: 1 child (GST BOCES Bush Campus, Elmira, NY) - Area F: 4-6 children (Maple Heights, Bath, NY) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all New York State regulations and safety standards - Bus monitors required on all routes - Short-term extensions (up to 45 days) and long-term renewals (up to one year) possible - Official bid forms must be obtained and submitted as specified - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vehicle manufacturers are named; open to qualified transportation providers

Description

This solicitation seeks competitive bids for transportation services specifically designed for pre-school children with special needs in Steuben County, New York. The contract covers transportation for the summer school session from July 2026 through August 2026 and the regular school session from September 2026 to June 2027. Interested bidders must obtain the bid specifications from the Steuben County Purchasing Department or the county website and submit sealed bids by May 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM local time. The procurement aims to ensure secure, safe, and economical transportation for this vulnerable population.

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