Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #27-0035-TM
Charter Bus Services for Manatee County School District
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
27-0035-TM
NAICS
485510, 485410
This opportunity involves the Manatee County School District seeking pre-qualified providers for charter bus services to support school-related transportation needs. - Government Buyer: - Manatee County School District - Services Requested: - Charter bus transportation for trips, athletic events, field trips, and other school activities - Services to be provided on an as-needed basis for 33 elementary schools, 4 K-8 schools, 9 middle schools, 7 high schools, 1 alternative school, and 1 technical college - Providers must comply with Florida Statutes 1006.25 and 1012.45 regarding student transportation - Vendors Mentioned: - Academy Bus - All Around Charters - Annett Bus Lines (Florida Trails) - Badger Bus - Barracuda Travels - Destination MCO - Dolphin Transportation - Dynamic Tours and Transportation - Empire Coach Line - Escot Bus Lines - Falcon Charter Bus - Holiday Coach Lines - Martz Group (First Class Coach) - Motorcoach Class A Transportation, Inc. - Nemo Express Tours - Phoenix Bus - Pioneer Trails - Premier Coach - Red Coach - Sarasota Coach Lines - Small World Tours and Cruises - Starlight Transportation - Stella Bus Lines - Windstar Lines - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All responsive and responsible bidders will be awarded; selection for specific trips based on pricing and scheduling - The list of school sites may change during the contract period - No specific part numbers or quantities; this is a service-based, as-needed contract - No OEMs are specified, as this is a transportation service procurement, not a product purchase.
Description
This solicitation aims to establish a pre-qualified list of providers for Charter Bus Services for Manatee County School District schools and departments to use as needed. Services include transportation for trips, athletic events, field trips, and other activities. Bidders must comply with Florida state requirements for student transportation. The district includes multiple schools and over 53,000 students, with potential changes in school sites during the contract period. Awards will be made to all responsive and responsible bidders, with selection based on pricing and scheduling needs.