Transportation Vehicle Government Bids & RFPs

The bid opening date is Monday, April 20, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Sealed bids must be received by this time.

The bid notice states that payment to contractors shall be made on or about the 30th day of the month, in monthly installments, beginning in October, provided an invoice and supporting documentation are submitted on a timely basis. Payment for the month of June will be made starting June 30th and continuing through July 15th.

The bid notice states that the Lakewood Board of Education intends to award a contract for transportation as soon as possible after the date set for the opening of bids. In the event of a tie bid for a route, the award will be based on the lowest cost for an aide, or if that also results in a tie, on the lowest increase/decrease adjustment cost. If all costs are the same, the award will be based on a coin toss.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of ****, c. 127 N. J. A. C. 17:27, affirmative action. Additionally, all bidders must submit a copy of their business registration certificate and a statement of ownership disclosure. Drivers must possess a valid CDL license with P and S endorsements and undergo criminal history background checks and tuberculosis testing.

The bid notice details a comprehensive list of penalties for transportation contractors for various infractions, including failure to report accidents, late arrivals, commingling of routes, equipment failure, missed pickups, unauthorized passengers, service failures, improper use of electronic equipment, and failure to report student absences. Penalties range from monetary fines to potential breach of contract and cancellation.

There will be no pre-bid meeting scheduled for bid ****.

The contractor may dispute penalties by serving notice of appeal upon the superintendent within 30 days of the penalty being served.

The period of performance for this contract shall not exceed 60 calendar days from the date of award. The period of performance may be adjusted to allow for weather conditions and concrete curing conditions. The period of performance will begin no later than 10 days after the contract is awarded.

The bid notice states that the contractor will provide warranty documentation for the new gate equipment, including: manufacturer warranty for equipment and contractor warranty for labor and installation.

The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOW. Contractor personnel will have the appropriate certifications for working on electrical systems.

Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the SOW and it is highly recommended to visit the facility to take field evaluations and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed.

The estimated range of this procurement is between $25,000 and $100,000.

The bid notice states that interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements described above.

The bid notice states that the time and date required for receipt of proposals is on or before close of business, 4:30 p. m. local time, May 15, 2026. The time and date required for receipt of proposals is on or before close of business, 4:30 p. m. local time, may 15, 2026.

The bid notice states that offerors must be domestic launch service providers and must be **** certified by the date of contract award. Specifically, in addition to the launch vehicle requirements described above, offerors must be domestic launch service providers and must be **** certified by the date of contract award.