BID ADVERTISEMENT - BID #27-04 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

The Penns Grove‑Carneys Point Regional Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide full‑service student transportation for the 2026‑2027 school year on a per‑diem basis. The contractor must operate two defined bus routes, supply compliant school buses and qualified drivers/aides, maintain required insurance and bonding, and adhere to strict reporting, safety, and background‑check protocols. • Provide daily bus service on Route HR27 and Route PGLPE27, including a bus aide for Route HR27. • Must have a depot within 15 mi of the BOE office, maintain appropriate insurance ($5 million CSL) and post a 5 % bid guarantee (capped at $50 k). • All drivers/aides must meet New Jersey background‑check, training, and certification requirements; accidents and incidents must be reported promptly. • Contract runs September 1 2026 – June 30 2027 with monthly payments; performance bond equal to the annual contract amount is required.