Lombard Park District - 2027 Summer Camp Bus Transportation Services - 2027
Lombard Park DistrictSpecial District · Lombard, IL- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Danielle Scarpiniti
- (630) 953-6102
The 30-second brief
The Lombard Park District is seeking experienced contractors to provide bus transportation services for summer camp programs and occasional school-year trips. The work entails operating school buses and ADA-compliant vehicles for field trips ranging from local shuttles to 90-mile round trips within the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, including DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, Kendall, and McHenry Counties. Requirements include a fleet of buses under 10 years old with less than 200,000 miles, comprehensive driver training, criminal background checks, drug testing, and specific insurance coverages. Bids are due by December 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunset Knoll Recreation Center in Lombard, Illinois, accompanied by a 10% bid guarantee and required compliance certifications.
Field Trip Shuttle (0-5 miles), Field Trip (0-30 miles), Field Trip (31-60 miles), Field Trip (61-90 miles)
Price, quality of services, terms of delivery, serviceability
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Summary
The Lombard Park District is seeking experienced contractors to provide bus transportation services for summer camp programs and occasional school-year trips.
The work entails operating school buses and ADA-compliant vehicles for field trips ranging from local shuttles to 90-mile round trips within the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, including DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, Kendall, and McHenry Counties. Requirements include a fleet of buses under 10 years old with less than 200,000 miles, comprehensive driver training, criminal background checks, drug testing, and specific insurance coverages. Bids are due by December 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunset Knoll Recreation Center in Lombard, Illinois, accompanied by a 10% bid guarantee and required compliance certifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Price
- Quality of services
- Terms of delivery
- Serviceability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Field Trip Shuttle (0-5 miles)
- Field Trip (0-30 miles)
- Field Trip (31-60 miles)
- Field Trip (61-90 miles)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Bid Form
- Bid Guarantee (10%)
- Contractor's Certification of Eligibility
- Affidavit of Experience
- List of Subcontractors and Suppliers
- Required Additions
- Signature Page
- Bid Pages
- Insurance Certificate
- Submit to
- Lombard Park District, Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard, IL 60148
- Scope location
- Lombard, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Lombard Park District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 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: Lombard Park District, Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard, IL 60148. For questions, contact Danielle Scarpiniti.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Lombard Park District 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 Danielle Scarpiniti at (630) 953-6102. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Field Trip Shuttle (0-5 miles), Field Trip (0-30 miles), Field Trip (31-60 miles), Field Trip (61-90 miles). 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: "Price, quality of services, terms of delivery, serviceability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lombard Park District?
All active and historical solicitations from Lombard Park District are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Lombard Park 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 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 Form, Bid Guarantee (10%), Contractor's Certification of Eligibility, Affidavit of Experience, List of Subcontractors and Suppliers, Required Additions, Signature Page, Bid Pages, Insurance Certif. Review the full document from Lombard Park 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: Lombard, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
