Easton Public Schools - Student Transportation Services - 2026
Easton School DistrictSchool · North Easton, MA- Due
- Mar 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Tony Kopacz
- (508) 230-3200
The 30-second brief
Easton Public Schools invites sealed bids for full student transportation services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The scope of work includes regular in-town school bus transportation for approximately 2,637 pupils across schools including Blanche Ames Elementary, Richardson Olmsted Elementary, Easton Middle School, and Oliver Ames High School, utilizing an estimated 17 or more dual rear-wheel buses with 83-passenger capacity. Additional requirements cover late bus runs, school-sponsored athletic events, field trips, emergency bus evacuation drills, and an add alternate for a vendor-owned cloud-based school bus video surveillance and camera system. Bids are due by March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Easton Public Schools Central Office, 48 Spooner Street, Easton, MA, with questions due by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM to Tony Kopacz. Bidders must meet a minimum 5-year experience requirement, provide a 10% bid bond, and comply with prevailing wage regulations.
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Summary
Easton Public Schools invites sealed bids for full student transportation services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
The scope of work includes regular in-town school bus transportation for approximately 2,637 pupils across schools including Blanche Ames Elementary, Richardson Olmsted Elementary, Easton Middle School, and Oliver Ames High School, utilizing an estimated 17 or more dual rear-wheel buses with 83-passenger capacity. Additional requirements cover late bus runs, school-sponsored athletic events, field trips, emergency bus evacuation drills, and an add alternate for a vendor-owned cloud-based school bus video surveillance and camera system. Bids are due by March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Easton Public Schools Central Office, 48 Spooner Street, Easton, MA, with questions due by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM to Tony Kopacz. Bidders must meet a minimum 5-year experience requirement, provide a 10% bid bond, and comply with prevailing wage regulations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive responsible bidder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
18- Bid Form (Cover Letter)
- Bid Price
- Contractor Experience Form and Qualifications
- Equipment Listing
- Location and Staging Plan
- Plan for Maintenance
- Employee Substance Abuse Policy
- Tax Affidavit Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Corporate Vote
- Certificate of Foreign Corporation
- Verification of Prevailing Wage
- Contract Form
- Appendix A
- B
- C
- D verification
- Bid Bond
- Submit to
- Easton Public Schools, Central Office, 48 Spooner Street, Easton, MA 02356
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Easton, MA
- Reported agency
- Easton Public Schools
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Easton School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Easton Public Schools, Central Office, 48 Spooner Street, Easton, MA 02356. For questions, contact Tony Kopacz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Easton School District in MA, 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 Tony Kopacz at (508) 230-3200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Lowest responsive responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Easton School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Easton School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Easton School District 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 years. 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 Form (Cover Letter), Bid Price, Contractor Experience Form and Qualifications, Equipment Listing, Location and Staging Plan, Plan for Maintenance, Employee Substance Abuse Policy, Tax Affidavit Fo. Review the full document from Easton School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Easton, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.