Essex Westford School District - Districtwide Transportation Services RFP 2027-2029
Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified SchooSchool · Essex Junction, VT- Due
- Nov 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Hunter Eddy
- (802) 857-7037
The 30-second brief
Essex Westford School District seeks a Transportation Contractor to provide districtwide school bus transportation services for 2027-2029. The scope includes up to 23 Drivers and Type I 72-passenger school buses for daily round-trip routes across Essex Town, Essex Junction, Westford, and the Champlain Islands, including specialized transportation, field trips, spare vehicles, dispatch capacity, and optional bus storage and fuel agreements. Proposals are due by Monday, November 2, 2026, at noon to the Essex Junction, VT office. The contract term is 2 years beginning July 1, 2027, with a 1-year optional extension. Evaluation is based on service, capacity, references, experience, and cost.
Up to 23 Drivers and Type I (72-passenger) school buses for daily round-trip routes, Field trips, Spare vehicles, Management, Training, Maintenance, Substitute driver and dispatch capacity, Assigned manager, Optional add-on for up to 6 additional drivers and buses for afternoon routes, Optional add-on pricing for 2 after-school bus routes
Service, Capacity to Perform Services, References/Reputation, Experience, Cost/Value
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Summary
Essex Westford School District seeks a Transportation Contractor to provide districtwide school bus transportation services for 2027-2029.
The scope includes up to 23 Drivers and Type I 72-passenger school buses for daily round-trip routes across Essex Town, Essex Junction, Westford, and the Champlain Islands, including specialized transportation, field trips, spare vehicles, dispatch capacity, and optional bus storage and fuel agreements. Proposals are due by Monday, November 2, 2026, at noon to the Essex Junction, VT office. The contract term is 2 years beginning July 1, 2027, with a 1-year optional extension. Evaluation is based on service, capacity, references, experience, and cost.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Service
- Capacity to Perform Services
- References/Reputation
- Experience
- Cost/Value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Up to 23 Drivers and Type I (72-passenger) school buses for daily round-trip routes, Field trips, Spare vehicles, Management, Training, Maintenance, Substitute driver and dispatch capacity, Assigned manager, Optional add-on for up to 6 additional drivers and buses for afternoon routes, Optional add-on pricing for 2 after-school bus routes
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
A fully completed and signed copy of this RFP, Proposal consisting of organizational description, proposed staff, bid response for required and optional services, indication of participation in optional Bus Storage Facility Agreement and Fuel Agreement, 3 business references from school districts or educational institutions
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Essex Junction, VT
- Reported agency
- Essex Westford School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified Schoo?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 2, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Hunter Eddy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified Schoo in VT, 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 RFP 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 Hunter Eddy at (802) 857-7037. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Up to 23 Drivers and Type I (72-passenger) school buses for daily round-trip routes, Field trips, Spare vehicles, Management, Training, Maintenance, Substitute driver and dispatch capacity, Assigned manager, Optional add-on for up to 6 additional drivers and buses for afternoon routes, Optional add-. 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: "Service, Capacity to Perform Services, References/Reputation, Experience, Cost/Value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified Schoo?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: A fully completed and signed copy of this RFP, Proposal consisting of organizational description, proposed staff, bid response for required and optional services, indication of participation in option. Review the full document from Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified Schoo for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Essex Junction, VT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.