CHARTER BUS SERVICES
| Location: | Florida |
|---|---|
| Posted: | May 19, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Agency: | Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 27-0035-TM |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Main
Agency
Manatee County School District
Manatee County School District
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2027
2027
Title
CHARTER BUS SERVICES
CHARTER BUS SERVICES
Type
Invitation to Bid
Invitation to Bid
Department
Online Submissions
Yes
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
Yes
Yes
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a pre-qualified list of providers for Charter Bus Services for schools and departments to utilize on an as needed basis. Schools and departments may choose any awarded supplier to provide charter bus services that best meets their needs for the trip. Transportation is required for athletic teams and events, fields trips, and other activities as needed. Bidders must meet the state requirements for transporting students as specified in Florida Statutes 1006.25 and 1012.45. The District currently has 33 elementary schools, 4 K-8 schools, 9 middle schools, 7 high schools, 1 alternative school, and 1 technical college. School sites may be added or removed throughout the contract period. The District currently has more than 53,000 students enrolled and is continuing to grow. The District intends to award this solicitation to all responsive and responsible bidders as best meets the needs of the District. It is anticipated that the bidder(s) who propose the best pricing may be utilized in a larger capacity, however the District may choose any awarded supplier to provide these services that best meets its needs. This may include but is not limited to pricing, scheduling, etc.
The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a pre-qualified list of providers for Charter Bus Services for schools and departments to utilize on an as needed basis. Schools and departments may choose any awarded supplier to provide charter bus services that best meets their needs for the trip. Transportation is required for athletic teams and events, fields trips, and other activities as needed. Bidders must meet the state requirements for transporting students as specified in Florida Statutes 1006.25 and 1012.45. The District currently has 33 elementary schools, 4 K-8 schools, 9 middle schools, 7 high schools, 1 alternative school, and 1 technical college. School sites may be added or removed throughout the contract period. The District currently has more than 53,000 students enrolled and is continuing to grow. The District intends to award this solicitation to all responsive and responsible bidders as best meets the needs of the District. It is anticipated that the bidder(s) who propose the best pricing may be utilized in a larger capacity, however the District may choose any awarded supplier to provide these services that best meets its needs. This may include but is not limited to pricing, scheduling, etc.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
5/19/2026 7:00 PM EST
5/19/2026 7:00 PM EST
Question End Date
6/10/2026 11:30 PM EST
6/10/2026 11:30 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
7/1/2026 3:00 PM EST
7/1/2026 3:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Question End Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)
5 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)
5 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
Shortlist Meeting
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Location |
Quote/Bid
Quote/Bid Items
Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Quote/Bid Items
Total: 0
| # | Required | Group | Make | Model | Description | Quantity | Unit of Measure | Price/ Percent | Type |
Delivery Date
None
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
ITB Response
ITB Response
Shipping
None
None
Terms and Conditions
None
None
Include Shipping in Price of Items
No
No
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
No
Questions & Answers
Total: 0
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
Commodity Codes
Total: 4
| Code | Description |
| [961-13] | Chartering Services for Aircraft, Boats, Buses, and other Transportation |
| [961-82] | Transportation Services (Not Otherwise Classified) |
| [917-39] | Contracted Services, Travel, Transportation |
| [962-16] | Bus Transportation Services, School |
Publications
Total: 0
| Publication | Date |
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