Alhambra Unified School District Home to School Transportation IFB #1326-25/26
Alhambra UnifiedSchool · Alhambra, CA- Due
- Feb 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Elizabeth Roman
- (626) 943-6570
The 30-second brief
Invitation for bids for home to school bus transportation services. Bidder must provide buses, drivers, and related services. The contract term is for one year with potential for annual renewals.
Home to school bus transportation services, including regular home-to-school, school-to-home, special education, wheelchair, field trips, athletic trips, summer school, and as-needed transportation.
The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities or informalities in any bid, and evaluate bids in accordance with Education Code §39802, which allows the District to consider factors other than price, including but not limited to safety, experience, equipment, reliability, and ability to provide proper and satisfactory service.
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Summary
Invitation for bids for home to school bus transportation services. Bidder must provide buses, drivers, and related services. The contract term is for one year with potential for annual renewals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities or informalities in any bid, and evaluate bids in accordance with Education Code §39802, which allows the District to consider factors other than price, including but not limited to safety, experience, equipment, reliability, and ability to provide proper and satisfactory service.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Home to school bus transportation services
- Including regular home-to-school
- School-to-home
- Special education
- Wheelchair
- Field trips
- Athletic trips
- Summer school
- As-needed transportation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Bid Signature Page
- Non-collusion Affidavit
- Contractor's Certificate of Workers' Compensation
- Bid Form - Pricing
- Bid Form - Response Form
- Instructions for Completing Contract Daily
- Bus Route (CDBR)
- W-9 Form
- Confidential Disclaimer
- Contract School Bus Route List
- Student Calendar 2026-27
- School Bell Times
- Submit to
- PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, Alhambra Unified School District, 1515 West Mission Road, Alhambra, CA 91803
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Alhambra Unified School District
- Reported agency
- ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Alhambra Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, Alhambra Unified School District, 1515 West Mission Road, Alhambra, CA 91803. For questions, contact Elizabeth Roman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Alhambra Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Elizabeth Roman at (626) 943-6570. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Home to school bus transportation services, including regular home-to-school, school-to-home, special education, wheelchair, field trips, athletic trips, summer school, and as-needed transportation.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities or informalities in any bid, and evaluate bids in accordance with Education Code §39802, which allows the District to co..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alhambra Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Alhambra Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Alhambra Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Signature Page, Non-collusion Affidavit, Contractor's Certificate of Workers' Compensation, Bid Form - Pricing, Bid Form - Response Form, Instructions for Completing Contract Daily, Bus Route (CDB. Review the full document from Alhambra Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Alhambra Unified School District. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.