Turtle Lake School District Student Transportation Services Bid 2025
Laker OnlineSchool · Turtle Lake, WI- Due
- Dec 5, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 14, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Kent Kindschy
- (715) 986-4470
The 30-second brief
The School District of Turtle Lake is soliciting bids for comprehensive student transportation services for a five-year contract term. The scope of work includes daily education routes, midday shuttles, summer school transportation, and co-curricular/field trips. The district requires a fleet of late-model propane-powered buses with a capacity of up to 77 passengers, equipped with GPS and high-definition digital camera systems. Bidders must provide pricing for daily route rates, shuttle rates, and mileage/hourly rates for extracurricular trips. The average bus age must not exceed ten years. Bids are due in PDF format by December 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to the District Administrator.
Bid Summary, Proposed Bus Replacement Plan, Reference Authorization, Contractor Information and References, Questionnaire Bidder's Response, Transportation Compensation Rates
Safety record, financial stability, fleet age, cost proposal, experience with similar districts
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Summary
The School District of Turtle Lake is soliciting bids for comprehensive student transportation services for a five-year contract term.
The scope of work includes daily education routes, midday shuttles, summer school transportation, and co-curricular/field trips. The district requires a fleet of late-model propane-powered buses with a capacity of up to 77 passengers, equipped with GPS and high-definition digital camera systems. Bidders must provide pricing for daily route rates, shuttle rates, and mileage/hourly rates for extracurricular trips. The average bus age must not exceed ten years. Bids are due in PDF format by December 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to the District Administrator.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Safety record
- Financial stability
- Fleet age
- Cost proposal
- Experience with similar districts
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Bid Summary
- Proposed Bus Replacement Plan
- Reference Authorization
- Contractor Information and References
- Questionnaire Bidder's Response
- Transportation Compensation Rates
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Form #1
- Form #2
- Form #3
- Form #4
- Form #5
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Turtle Lake, WI
- Reported agency
- Turtle Lake School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Laker Online?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 5, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kent Kindschy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Laker Online in WI, 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 Kent Kindschy at (715) 986-4470. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Summary, Proposed Bus Replacement Plan, Reference Authorization, Contractor Information and References, Questionnaire Bidder's Response, Transportation Compensation Rates. 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: "Safety record, financial stability, fleet age, cost proposal, experience with similar districts" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Laker Online?
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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: Form #1, Form #2, Form #3, Form #4, Form #5. Review the full document from Laker Online for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Turtle Lake, WI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.