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San Diego Unified School District Planet bids #SV27-0283-23

San Diego Unified School District Mobile School Bus Washing and Detailing Services Solicitation

Posted

August 11, 2026

Respond By

September 03, 2026

Identifier

SV27-0283-23

NAICS

811192

San Diego Unified School District is seeking a qualified contractor to provide mobile washing and detailing services for its school bus fleet. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Unified School District (Purchasing and Contracts; Fleet Maintenance Facility) - Services Requested: - Mobile exterior bus washing (using water and approved automotive soap or District-approved waterless methods) - Exterior detailing: waxing, buffing, polishing, restoring school bus yellow finish, cleaning wheels/tires, applying tire dressing - Interior detailing: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning dashboards, instrument panels, vents, controls, seating, windows, floors, and removing debris - Complete detailing (interior and exterior combined) - Quantities: - Up to 250 buses for each service type (exterior detail, interior detail, complete detail) - Notable Requirements: - All chemicals and cleaning products must be VOC-compliant and District-approved - Services must comply with California Highway Patrol Title 13 and DMV inspection requirements - Contractor must provide all equipment and ensure no damage to buses - Workmanship must be high quality, with timely service delivery - All services performed at the District's Fleet Maintenance Facility - Bidders must bid on all line items to be eligible - Potential prevailing wage/DIR compliance, insurance, and employee background screening may apply - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

San Diego Unified School District is soliciting bids from qualified bus detailing firms to provide comprehensive interior and exterior detailing services for school buses. The services include exterior bus washing, interior bus detailing, exterior wax, buff, and shine, and complete detailing (inside and out). Bidders must demonstrate experience, qualifications, equipment, and expertise to maintain school buses in a safe and compliant condition according to California Highway Patrol and Department of Motor Vehicles inspection requirements. The contract duration is one year with firm-fixed pricing and net 30 payment terms.

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