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Chartered School Bus Service for City of Taunton Summer Programs

The City of Taunton, Massachusetts, is seeking bids for a Chartered School Bus Service contract to support summer camps and field trips for children. - Government Buyer: - City of Taunton, Department of Procurement, Procurement Department - Contact: Shab Khan - Products/Services Requested: - Chartered School Bus Service for summer camps and field trips - Includes both school buses and coach buses - Pricing requested for minimum charge per trip, rate per mile, and standing time - Service includes labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision - Requirements: - Contractor must have at least three years of experience transporting children - All employees must have OSHA certification and pass CORI background checks - Vehicles must not be older than five years - Service covers trips from Hopewell Park to local and out-of-town destinations - Notable Details: - Contract term is one year with two one-year renewal options (up to three years total) - Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period if options are exercised - NIGP code 075-00 and UNSPSC code 78100000 apply (covering school buses, coach buses, and related transportation services) - No specific OEMs or bus manufacturers are named; bidders may propose any compliant vehicles meeting the requirements.

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the City of Taunton for providing chartered bus services specifically for summer camps and field trips for children. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The work involves providing labor, material, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary for the service. Bids are to be submitted physically to the Procurement Department by June 2, 2026, and the contract will be awarded based on procurement laws of Chapter 30B.

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