Northern Region Educational Services Commission - Student Transportation Services - 2026-2027 School Year - Bid No. 081826
Northern Region Educational Services CommissionSpecial District · Wayne, NJ- Due
- Aug 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Ann Kluck
- (973) 614-8585 ext 4
The 30-second brief
The Northern Region Educational Services Commission is soliciting sealed bids for student transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year, including regular education and special education routes. Work involves providing passenger school vehicles, ranging from 7-passenger minivans to 54-passenger yellow school buses equipped with GPS, digital video recording systems, two-way radios, and child alert systems, to transport eligible students to various schools and academies. Bids are due by August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470. Requirements include a 5% bid bond, compliance with New Jersey Public School Contracts Law, criminal history background checks, vehicle registration and insurance verification, and a minimum $5,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability insurance policy.
Student transportation services, Regular education routes, Special education routes, Per diem route and aide pricing
Lowest responsible bidder
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Summary
The Northern Region Educational Services Commission is soliciting sealed bids for student transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year, including regular education and special education routes.
Work involves providing passenger school vehicles, ranging from 7-passenger minivans to 54-passenger yellow school buses equipped with GPS, digital video recording systems, two-way radios, and child alert systems, to transport eligible students to various schools and academies. Bids are due by August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470. Requirements include a 5% bid bond, compliance with New Jersey Public School Contracts Law, criminal history background checks, vehicle registration and insurance verification, and a minimum $5,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability insurance policy.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Student transportation services
- Regular education routes
- Special education routes
- Per diem route and aide pricing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
23- Bid Form
- Bid Bond or Cashier's/Certified Check
- Consent of Surety
- Evidence of Bidder's Ability to Obtain Automobile Insurance Coverage
- Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act Compliance Assurance
- School Bus Driver Annual Certification Statement of Assurance
- Commercial Driver's License Compliance
- Stockholder's Disclosure Statement/Statement of Ownership
- Affirmative Action Documentation or Questionnaire
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Non-criminal Employment Check Statement of Assurance
- Tuberculosis Testing Certification
- Political Contribution Disclosure Form Chapter 271
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Assurance of Compliance
- Confirmation of Bid Guarantee and Consent of Surety
- Certificate of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus
- Mandatory Certification of Violations
- Mandatory Disclosures - References
- Mandatory Disclosures - Prior Companies
- Mandatory Disclosure - Investigations
- Business Registration Certificate
- Vehicle Registration Cards
- Submit to
- Northern Region Educational Services Commission, 82 Totowa Road, 2nd Floor, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
- Scope location
- Wayne, New Jersey
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Northern Region Educational Services Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 18, 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: Northern Region Educational Services Commission, 82 Totowa Road, 2nd Floor, Wayne, New Jersey 07470. For questions, contact Ann Kluck.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Northern Region Educational Services Commission in NJ, 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 Ann Kluck at (973) 614-8585 ext 4. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Student transportation services, Regular education routes, Special education routes, Per diem route and aide pricing. 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: "Lowest responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Northern Region Educational Services Commission?
All active and historical solicitations from Northern Region Educational Services Commission are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Northern Region Educational Services Commission 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 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 Bond or Cashier's/Certified Check, Consent of Surety, Evidence of Bidder's Ability to Obtain Automobile Insurance Coverage, Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act Compliance Assuran. Review the full document from Northern Region Educational Services Commission for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wayne, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.