Suffern Central School District is seeking proposals for nonpublic pupil transportation services for the **** school year. Services include transportation to and from school, both in-district and out-of-district, on a per pupil per day rate. Proposals will be evaluated based on a weighted criteria including experience, safety, cost, and other factors. A minimum score of 85 is required for award eligibility. The contract may include one or more year extensions. The outer envelope must be marked Nonpublic Pupil Transportation Proposal: RFP **** are due by July 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM EST.
Proposals will be received until 9:30 a. m. EST on July 10, 2026.
Proposals will be evaluated based on weighted criteria including previous quality of experience, safety programs, accident history, driver history, fleet inspection, maintenance schedule, financial analysis, compliance with insurance, and cost. A minimum score of 85 is required for award eligibility.
Proposers are required to provide a rate for all nonpublic schools that are the subject of this request for proposals. A minimum score of 85 is required to be eligible for an award. Contractors must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding school bus drivers and vehicles.
Nonperformance damages are outlined, with deductions from subsequent payments for various defaults such as operating a vehicle without proper training, moving violations, or a vehicle not having a two-way radio or camera system in working order.
The school district reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive informalities, seek additional information, negotiate, or cancel the RFP. A contractor's bus inspection NYSDOT profile falling below 75 may lead to contract termination.