Benicia Unified School District Special Education Transportation Bid #26-0001
Benicia UnifiedSchool · Benicia, CA- Due
- Mar 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Abigail Hilliard
- (707) 747-8300
The 30-second brief
Benicia Unified School District (BUSD) is soliciting sealed bids for special education transportation services under BID #26-0001. The scope of work includes providing safe transportation for students with disabilities between home and school sites, utilizing buses, vans, or other suitable vehicles as outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The contract covers both the regular school year and the Extended School Year (ESY). Requirements include compliance with California Senate Bill (SB) 88, fingerprinting through the District's process, and specific insurance limits including $10 million for Sexual Abuse and Molestation. Subcontracting is strictly prohibited. Bids are due by March 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The district will evaluate proposals based on completeness, experience, overall cost, references, and credentials.
Bid Form, W9 Form, Certificate of Insurance, School Pupil Activity Bus Certificate, Fingerprinting Attestation, SB 88 Compliance Attestation
Substance and completeness, demonstrated experience, overall cost, references, credentials/resumes/licenses/certifications, ability to meet specific needs
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Summary
Benicia Unified School District (BUSD) is soliciting sealed bids for special education transportation services under BID #26-0001.
The scope of work includes providing safe transportation for students with disabilities between home and school sites, utilizing buses, vans, or other suitable vehicles as outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The contract covers both the regular school year and the Extended School Year (ESY). Requirements include compliance with California Senate Bill (SB) 88, fingerprinting through the District's process, and specific insurance limits including $10 million for Sexual Abuse and Molestation. Subcontracting is strictly prohibited. Bids are due by March 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The district will evaluate proposals based on completeness, experience, overall cost, references, and credentials.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Substance and completeness
- Demonstrated experience
- Overall cost
- References
- Credentials/resumes/licenses/certifications
- Ability to meet specific needs
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Bid Form
- W9 Form
- Certificate of Insurance
- School Pupil Activity Bus Certificate
- Fingerprinting Attestation
- SB 88 Compliance Attestation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Attachment A-1: Transportation Routes
- Attachment A-2: Site Schedules
- Attachment A-3: Extended School Year
- Attachment B: Transportation Contract
- Exhibit A: Fingerprinting Attestation
- Exhibit B: Rate Schedule
- Exhibit C: SB 88 Compliance Attestation
- Submit to
- 350 E K Street, Benicia, CA 94510
- Scope location
- Benicia, CA
- Reported agency
- Benicia Unified School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Benicia Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 12, 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: 350 E K Street, Benicia, CA 94510. For questions, contact Abigail Hilliard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Benicia 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 Bid 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 Abigail Hilliard at (707) 747-8300. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Form, W9 Form, Certificate of Insurance, School Pupil Activity Bus Certificate, Fingerprinting Attestation, SB 88 Compliance Attestation. 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: "Substance and completeness, demonstrated experience, overall cost, references, credentials/resumes/licenses/certifications, ability to meet specific needs" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Benicia Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Benicia Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Benicia Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Attachment A-1: Transportation Routes, Attachment A-2: Site Schedules, Attachment A-3: Extended School Year, Attachment B: Transportation Contract, Exhibit A: Fingerprinting Attestation, Exhibit B: Ra. Review the full document from Benicia 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: Benicia, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.