Manchester School District Student Transport Vehicles RFP 2025
Manchester School DistrictSchool · Manchester, NH- Due
- Dec 2, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Kelly Espinola
- (603) 624-6300 ext 113
The 30-second brief
Manchester School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase of four to five (4-5) vehicles to be used exclusively for extracurricular and co-curricular activities. Vehicles quoted should be ten (10) passenger vans, or fourteen (14) passenger shuttle or activity buses.
Four to five (4-5) student transport vehicles (10-passenger vans or 14-passenger shuttle/activity buses), New and unused, With clean titles and full documentation.
Compliance with specifications and NH laws, Cost and overall value, Warranty and after-sale support, Delivery timeline and readiness for use, Vendor reputation, reliability, and references, Responsiveness and completeness of proposal.
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Summary
Manchester School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase of four to five (4-5) vehicles to be used exclusively for extracurricular and co-curricular activities. Vehicles quoted should be ten (10) passenger vans, or fourteen (14) passenger shuttle or activity buses.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Compliance with specifications and NH laws
- Cost and overall value
- Warranty and after-sale support
- Delivery timeline and readiness for use
- Vendor reputation
- Reliability
- References
- Responsiveness and completeness of proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Four to five (4-5) student transport vehicles (10-passenger vans or 14-passenger shuttle/activity buses), New and unused, With clean titles and full documentation.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- General Bidder Certifications and Disclosures
- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Certificate of Tax Compliance Attestation
- Certificate of Insurance (minimum $1,000,000 liability coverage)
- Submit to
- 20 Hecker Street, Manchester, NH 03102
- Scope location
- Manchester, NH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Manchester School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2025. 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: 20 Hecker Street, Manchester, NH 03102. For questions, contact Kelly Espinola.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Manchester School District in NH, 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 Kelly Espinola at (603) 624-6300 ext 113. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Four to five (4-5) student transport vehicles (10-passenger vans or 14-passenger shuttle/activity buses), New and unused, With clean titles and full documentation.. 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: "Compliance with specifications and NH laws, Cost and overall value, Warranty and after-sale support, Delivery timeline and readiness for use, Vendor reputation, reliability, and references, Responsive..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Manchester School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Manchester School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Manchester 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 1 year. 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: General Bidder Certifications and Disclosures, Certificate of Non-Collusion, Certificate of Tax Compliance Attestation, Certificate of Insurance (minimum $1,000,000 liability coverage).. Review the full document from Manchester 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: Manchester, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.