Union County Educational Services Commission Transportation Bid 2025-2026
Union County Educational Services CommissionSpecial District · Westfield, NJ- Posted
- Apr 2, 2024
- Primary contact
- Alyssa Hilliard
- (908) 233-9317
The 30-second brief
Union County Educational Services Commission is soliciting bids for transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year. This includes special education, vocational, public, and non-public transportation. Contractors must submit numerous forms and meet specific insurance and compliance requirements.
Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Questionnaire, Statement of Assurance Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act Compliance, Statement of Assurance Regarding Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Testing, Statement of Assurance School Bus Driver Annual Certification to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus, Statement of Assurance Regarding School Bus Driver and Aide Training for Interacting with Students with Special Needs, Bidder Certification and Political Contribution Disclosure Form, W-9 Form, Prescribed Form Of Questionnaire, Criminal History Record Check, Drug and Alcohol Statement of Assurance, Certificate of Insurance, Letter of Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval, Certificate of Employee Information Report, Employee Information Report Form AA302
Lowest total per diem cost, with tie-breakers including per-student mile bid for extended mileage and vehicle capacity.
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Summary
Union County Educational Services Commission is soliciting bids for transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year.
This includes special education, vocational, public, and non-public transportation. Contractors must submit numerous forms and meet specific insurance and compliance requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest total per diem cost, with tie-breakers including per-student mile bid for extended mileage and vehicle capacity.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Questionnaire, Statement of Assurance Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act Compliance, Statement of Assurance Regarding Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Testing, Statement of Assurance School Bus Driver Annual Certification to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus, Statement of Assurance Regarding School Bus Driver and Aide Training for Interacting with Students with Special Needs, Bidder Certification and Political Contribution Disclosure Form, W-9 Form, Prescribed Form Of Questionnaire, Criminal History Record Check, Drug and Alcohol Statement of Assurance, Certificate of Insurance, Letter of Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval, Certificate of Employee Information Report, Employee Information Report Form AA302
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Affirmative Action Plan Approval
- New Jersey State Certificate of Approval
- Employee Information Report Form AA302
- Personal Surety Bond for Student Transportation Contracts
- Corporate packet (signed, notarized forms)
- Submit to
- Office of the Secretary of the Board, 45 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, New Jersey
- Scope location
- Union County, New Jersey
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Union County Educational Services Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. 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: Office of the Secretary of the Board, 45 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, New Jersey. For questions, contact Alyssa Hilliard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Union County 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 Alyssa Hilliard at (908) 233-9317. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Questionnaire, Statement of Assurance Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act Compliance, Statement of Assurance Regarding Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Testing, Statement of Assurance School Bus Driver Annual Certification to the Executive County Sup. 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 total per diem cost, with tie-breakers including per-student mile bid for extended mileage and vehicle capacity." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Union County Educational Services Commission?
All active and historical solicitations from Union County Educational Services Commission are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Union County Educational Services Commission regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Affirmative Action Plan Approval, New Jersey State Certificate of Approval, Employee Information Report Form AA302, Personal Surety Bond for Student Transportation Contracts, Corporate packet (signed,. Review the full document from Union County 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: Union County, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.