Extended School Year Bus Routes

This competitive sealed‑bid solicitation sought providers to operate extended school‑year (ESY) bus routes for Lakewood Township Public Schools during the 2016‑2017 academic year. The award was split among four vendors, each receiving a set of specific routes with defined unit costs, aide fees, and minimal adjustments. The contract requires a 5 % bid guarantee, a 100 % performance bond, and numerous certifications (non‑collusion, affirmative‑action, ADA, insurance, etc.). Bids were due June 22 2016, with a public opening at the district’s Business Office. The Board retains discretion to reject any or all bids and may renew the agreement in future years. • Scope: Provide school‑bus transportation for ESY routes (≈30‑day service per route). • Procurement: Full and open competition; multiple award to four vendors (Central, Klarr, Tov, Vamvas). • Financial: No contract dollar amount disclosed; each route’s total ranges $2,640–$8,160, implying a total contract value in the mid‑hundreds of thousands. • Compliance: Requires bid guarantee, performance bond, extensive statutory certifications, and adherence to NJ transportation statutes.