Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #ITB2026-004
Award for Charter Bus Services for St. Johns County School District
Posted
January 29, 2026
Respond By
March 02, 2026
Identifier
ITB2026-004
NAICS
485510, 485410
This opportunity involves the St. Johns County School District's award for charter bus services to support student transportation needs. - Government Buyer: - St. Johns County School District, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - A Candies Coachworks, Inc. - Academy Bus LLC - American Motorcoaches, Inc. - Astro Travel and Tours, Inc. - BTM Coaches, Inc. - Echo East Coast Transportation - Escot Bus Lines - Florida Trails, Inc. - GoPegasus - Graham Tours, Inc. - Jet Set Line, Inc. - Kelly Tours, Inc. - Maze Transportation - Motorcoach Class A Transportation, Inc. - Phoenix Bus, Inc. - Pico Bros Company LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Charter bus services for student field trips, athletics, and extracurricular activities - Bus types: 30-40 passenger midsize buses and 41-56 passenger motorcoaches - Services include: - 5-hour minimum trips (flat rate) - Hourly or per-mile rates for trips over 5 hours - Daily or per-mile rates for multiday/overnight trips (driver hotel paid by district) - Cancellation fees (up to $250) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All buses must comply with ADA requirements - Vendors must provide proof of licensing, insurance, and safety records - Payment is by Visa credit card only; no advance payments - Services are provided on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum quantities - Contract term is one year with up to three one-year renewals - Compliance with federal and state safety and licensing regulations is mandatory
Description
The St. Johns County School District issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB2026-004) to establish firm pricing with a pool of pre-qualified vendors for providing charter bus services on an as-needed basis. The scope includes supplying all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, and transportation to meet the specifications outlined in the bid documents. Vendors must comply with licensing, insurance, and safety requirements, including adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act as it applies to motor coaches. The bid submission deadline was March 2, 2026, with questions due by February 12, 2026. The solicitation was awarded to multiple vendors as listed in the award letter.