South County Support Services Agency Public Transportation Equipment Bid #2526-SC11-01
Whittier Union HighSchool · Whittier, CA- Due
- Oct 28, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Gary Geringer
The 30-second brief
South County Support Services Agency is soliciting bids for the purchase of school buses, vans, and commercial vehicles. Bids are due by October 28, 2025, and the contract includes a piggyback clause for other California public school districts.
School Bus(s), Vans, Commercial vehicles, Operations and maintenance manuals
Sole judges of suitability of products offered
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Summary
South County Support Services Agency is soliciting bids for the purchase of school buses, vans, and commercial vehicles. Bids are due by October 28, 2025, and the contract includes a piggyback clause for other California public school districts.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Sole judges of suitability of products offered
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- School Bus(s)
- Vans
- Commercial vehicles
- Operations and maintenance manuals
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bidder's bond
- Cashier's check
- Certified check
- Bid Form
- Agreement Between Owner and Vendor
- Submit to
- 16644 South Elm Avenue, Caruthers, California 93609
- Scope location
- Caruthers, CA
- Reported agency
- South County Support Services Agency
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Whittier Union High?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 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: 16644 South Elm Avenue, Caruthers, California 93609. For questions, contact Gary Geringer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Whittier Union High in CA, 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 Gary Geringer. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: School Bus(s), Vans, Commercial vehicles, Operations and maintenance manuals. 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: "Sole judges of suitability of products offered" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Whittier Union High?
All active and historical solicitations from Whittier Union High are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Whittier Union High 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.
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: bidder's bond, cashier's check, certified check, Bid Form, Agreement Between Owner and Vendor. Review the full document from Whittier Union High for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Caruthers, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.