Prospect Heights School District 23 - Student Transportation Services - 2027-2032
Prospect Heights SD 23School · Prospect Heights, IL- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- Due today
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Amy K. McPartlin
- (847) 870-3850
The 30-second brief
Prospect Heights School District 23 is seeking sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide general and special education student transportation services, regular routes, preschool vans, wheelchair routes, and summer school ESY transportation for school years 2027-28 through 2031-32. The contract encompasses approximately 1,029 students, 24 regular routes, 3 wheelchair routes, 4 kindergarten routes, and field trips/charters supporting Eisenhower Elementary School, Betsy Ross Elementary School, Anne Sullivan Elementary School, and MacArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights, Illinois. Bids are due by Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Grodsky Administration Building, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road. Requirements include a 10% bid bond, comprehensive general liability insurance, umbrella liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, driver background checks, GPS and digital camera equipment on all buses, and adherence to specific vehicle age and safety standards.
Regular Routes (AM & PM), Pre School Vans - AM or PM, Wheelchair - AM or PM, Wheelchair Bus - Mid Day, Summer School (AM & PM), Miscellaneous Routes - Incl. Athletic/Field Trips
Cost, quality of performance, quality of supervision, training procedures and practices general experience, satisfaction of references, financial responsibility
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Summary
Prospect Heights School District 23 is seeking sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide general and special education student transportation services, regular routes, preschool vans, wheelchair routes, and summer school ESY transportation for school years 2027-28 through 2031-32.
The contract encompasses approximately 1,029 students, 24 regular routes, 3 wheelchair routes, 4 kindergarten routes, and field trips/charters supporting Eisenhower Elementary School, Betsy Ross Elementary School, Anne Sullivan Elementary School, and MacArthur Middle School in Prospect Heights, Illinois. Bids are due by Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Grodsky Administration Building, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road. Requirements include a 10% bid bond, comprehensive general liability insurance, umbrella liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, driver background checks, GPS and digital camera equipment on all buses, and adherence to specific vehicle age and safety standards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost
- Quality of performance
- Quality of supervision
- Training procedures and practices general experience
- Satisfaction of references
- Financial responsibility
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Regular Routes (AM & PM)
- Pre School Vans - AM or PM
- Wheelchair - AM or PM
- Wheelchair Bus - Mid Day
- Summer School (AM & PM)
- Miscellaneous Routes - Incl
Athletic/Field Trips
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Bid Submission Checklist
- Bid Bond ($50,000)
- Details of experience (5 years)
- Provide audited financial statement (past 4 years)
- Management experience
- Bus availability
- Mechanic availability
- Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures
- References
- Evidence of Liability Insurance
- Affidavit (notarized) that employees have completed a background check
- Show evidence of the ability to purchase/lease vehicles
- Experience in Special needs Transportation
- Certifications By Bidder
- Bid Proposal
- Submit to
- 700 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
- Scope location
- Prospect Heights, IL
- Reported agency
- Prospect Heights School District 23
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Prospect Heights SD 23?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 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: 700 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070. For questions, contact Amy K. McPartlin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Prospect Heights SD 23 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 Amy K. McPartlin at (847) 870-3850. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Regular Routes (AM & PM), Pre School Vans - AM or PM, Wheelchair - AM or PM, Wheelchair Bus - Mid Day, Summer School (AM & PM), Miscellaneous Routes - Incl. Athletic/Field Trips. 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: "Cost, quality of performance, quality of supervision, training procedures and practices general experience, satisfaction of references, financial responsibility" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Prospect Heights SD 23?
All active and historical solicitations from Prospect Heights SD 23 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Prospect Heights SD 23 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 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 Submission Checklist, Bid Bond ($50,000), Details of experience (5 years), Provide audited financial statement (past 4 years), Management experience, bus availability, mechanic availability, Drug. Review the full document from Prospect Heights SD 23 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Prospect Heights, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
