Saskatchewan Tenders #NLSD2026ST1

Student Transportation Services for Northern Saskatchewan Communities

Northern Lights School Division No. 113 is seeking proposals for student transportation services in northern Saskatchewan. - Scope: - Daily conveyance of approximately 30 eligible students from Michel Village and St. George’s Hill to schools in St. George’s Hill (K-9) and Dillon (10-12) - Minimum 48-passenger school bus required - Two runs per day, covering a daily route of about 140 kilometers - Contract Details: - Five-year term, with a minimum of 170 bussing days per school year - Performance subject to ongoing assessment and possible termination for non-compliance - Requirements: - Bus must be no older than 20 years and have less than 325,000 km - Proper licensing, annual safety inspections, and police record checks for drivers - $5,000,000 liability insurance - Emergency communication equipment and compliance with all safety standards - Evidence of assets (bus, drivers, depot) required prior to contract start - Evaluation Criteria: - Price, reputation, operational ability, and experience in northern and Indigenous communities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose any compliant bus make/model. - Place of performance includes St. George’s Hill, Dillon, Michel Village, with administration from La Ronge and Beauval offices.

Description

Northern Lights School Division No. 113 is soliciting proposals for student transportation services for eligible students residing in Michel Village and St. George's Hill. The service will transport students to their designated schools in St. George's Hill (Kindergarten to Grade 9) or Dillon (Grades 10 to 12). The contract term is five years, starting September 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2031. The service requires a minimum 48-passenger bus capable of accommodating approximately 30 students, with a daily route of about 140 kilometers.

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