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This is a public tender for student transportation services issued by the Douglas County School District (Omaha Public Schools). The services required include school bus transportation and activity transportation for district pupils and personnel. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 13, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions is April 27, 2026, and the proposal submission deadline is May 11, 2026. The contract term is expected to begin on August 1, 2026, with an initial term ending on August 14, 2027, and options for two one-year extensions. Key requirements include providing a fleet of buses (****), qualified drivers with specific endorsements and training, comprehensive safety programs, and adherence to strict maintenance and operational standards. Bidders must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including data protection agreements for student information. The bid award may result in multiple awards or a single award to one bidder. Detailed specifications for vehicles, equipment, driver qualifications, safety, and operational procedures are provided in the bid documents.
The proposal submission deadline is May 11, 2026.
Payment will be made by the district to the contractor monthly in arrears as charges accrue after receipt of properly documented duplicate invoices and statements.
The bid notice states that the award may be made to one bidder for all services or multiple awards of various portions of the bid to multiple bidders, at the district's discretion.
Bidders must be qualified vendors capable of furnishing bus transportation services and must meet all requirements outlined in the bid documents, including driver qualifications, vehicle specifications, and safety standards.
The bid notice details liquidated damages for various infractions, such as late buses, failure to perform routes, leaving students unattended, and failure to report accidents.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on April 13, 2026.
The deadline for submission of questions is April 27, 2026.