Borough of Elmwood Park Bus Bid 2026 - 54 Passenger Type C School Bus Services
Borough of Elmwood ParkCity · Elmwood Park, NJ- Due
- May 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The Borough of Elmwood Park is soliciting sealed bids for bus services for the 2026-2027 school year. The scope requires a 54-passenger Type C school bus to perform two runs per day serving 16th Ave School and Gantner Ave School, with pickup and drop-off at EP Rec at 500 Mola Blvd. The tentative program dates are September 2026 through June 2027, operating Monday through Friday with typical full-day runs from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and occasional early sessions. Bidders must provide a $1,000 bid bond or certified check and comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Bids are due by May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Municipal Clerk's office.
Signed Proposal, Bid Bond/Check, Business Registration Certificate, Affirmative Action Certification, Stockholder Disclosure Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Consent of Surety, Public Works Contractor Registration, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Certification of Non-involvement in Russia or Belarus
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Summary
The Borough of Elmwood Park is soliciting sealed bids for bus services for the 2026-2027 school year.
The scope requires a 54-passenger Type C school bus to perform two runs per day serving 16th Ave School and Gantner Ave School, with pickup and drop-off at EP Rec at 500 Mola Blvd. The tentative program dates are September 2026 through June 2027, operating Monday through Friday with typical full-day runs from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and occasional early sessions. Bidders must provide a $1,000 bid bond or certified check and comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Bids are due by May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Municipal Clerk's office.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Signed Proposal
- Bid Bond/Check
- Business Registration Certificate
- Affirmative Action Certification
- Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Consent of Surety
- Public Works Contractor Registration
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Certification of Non-involvement in Russia or Belarus
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Bond
- Performance Bond
- Insurance Certificates
- Business Permit
- Letterhead with Contractor Details
- Submit to
- Municipal Clerk, Borough Hall, One Eighty Two Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ 07446
- Scope location
- Elmwood Park, NJ
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Borough of Elmwood Park?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 13, 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: Municipal Clerk, Borough Hall, One Eighty Two Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ 07446.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Elmwood Park in NJ, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Signed Proposal, Bid Bond/Check, Business Registration Certificate, Affirmative Action Certification, Stockholder Disclosure Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Consent of Surety, Public Works Contractor Registration, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Certification of Non-involvement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of Elmwood Park?
All active and historical solicitations from Borough of Elmwood Park are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Borough of Elmwood Park 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 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: Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Insurance Certificates, Business Permit, Letterhead with Contractor Details. Review the full document from Borough of Elmwood Park for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Elmwood Park, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.