Community Consolidated School District 15 - Emergency Transportation Services For Unassigned School Bus Routes - Bid #27-005 (2026)
- Due
- Oct 22, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Duration
- 3 months
- Primary contact
- Kathy Sauerland
- (847) 963-3000
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Community Consolidated School District 15 in Cook County, Illinois is seeking bids for emergency transportation services and school bus drivers for unassigned school bus routes on a short-term basis. The work involves providing drivers to fulfill bus routes for students in grades K through 8. The contract duration is from November 18, 2026, to February 17, 2027. Bids are due by Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. CST, with a question deadline of Monday, October 19, 2026. The district provides all buses and equipment; bids are for drivers and a per-day charge.
Transportation services for unassigned school bus routes, Up to 10 drivers
Bidder ability to provide safety and comfort for pupils, stability of service, quality of service, price
SUMMARY
Community Consolidated School District 15 in Cook County, Illinois is seeking bids for emergency transportation services and school bus drivers for unassigned school bus routes on a short-term basis.
The work involves providing drivers to fulfill bus routes for students in grades K through 8. The contract duration is from November 18, 2026, to February 17, 2027. Bids are due by Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. CST, with a question deadline of Monday, October 19, 2026. The district provides all buses and equipment; bids are for drivers and a per-day charge.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Bidder ability to provide safety and comfort for pupils
- Stability of service
- Quality of service
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Transportation services for unassigned school bus routes, Up to 10 drivers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Bid Response Form
- References
- Contractor Questionnaire
- Contract
- Current balance sheet and income statement
- Drug and alcohol testing procedures
- Safety record documentation
- Insurance certificate
- Criminal background checks
- Submit to
- 580 N. 1st Bank Dr, Palatine, IL 60067
- Scope location
- Palatine, IL
- Reported agency
- Community Consolidated School District 15
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Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Palatine CCSD 15?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 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: 580 N. 1st Bank Dr, Palatine, IL 60067. For questions, contact Kathy Sauerland.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Palatine CCSD 15 in IL, 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 Kathy Sauerland at (847) 963-3000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Transportation services for unassigned school bus routes, Up to 10 drivers. 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: "Bidder ability to provide safety and comfort for pupils, stability of service, quality of service, price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Palatine CCSD 15?
All active and historical solicitations from Palatine CCSD 15 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Palatine CCSD 15 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 3 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 22, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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 Response Form, References, Contractor Questionnaire, Contract, current balance sheet and income statement, drug and alcohol testing procedures, safety record documentation, insurance certificate,. Review the full document from Palatine CCSD 15 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Palatine, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.