Opportunity
Massachusetts Needham Civic Plus #27SCH009G
Needham Public Schools Solicits Bids for School Bus Transportation Services
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
27SCH009G
NAICS
485410
Needham Public Schools is seeking bids for comprehensive school bus transportation services for K-12 students in Needham, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Needham Public Schools, Town of Needham - Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations - Services Requested: - School bus transportation for public and parochial students (grades K-12) - Includes regular routes, late buses, inter-school transportation, educational and athletic trips, spare buses, and dispatching - Maintenance, operation, cleaning, supervision, licensing, and insurance are required - Compliance with Massachusetts laws, prevailing wage rates, and detailed operational and safety specifications - Contract Details: - Three-year base period with two optional one-year extensions (potential total of five years) - Performance bond, insurance, and prevailing wage compliance required - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vehicle manufacturers are named; bidders must provide compliant vehicles and services - The district declined to add an alternate bid for electric school buses - Locations: - Services to be performed within the Town of Needham, including all public and parochial schools - Contracting office located at 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA - Example place of performance: Newman Elementary School, 1155 Central Avenue, Needham
Description
The Needham Public Schools is soliciting sealed bid proposals for School Bus Transportation Services. The contract covers a three-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions through June 30, 2031. Bid packages are available from the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations or can be downloaded from the Needham website starting May 14, 2026. Bids must be submitted by June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM and will be publicly opened at that time. The contract will be awarded by the Needham School Committee.