Project Information

Bid Title

CHARTER BUS SERVICES

Issuing Agency

Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations

Location

Florida

Published Date

May 19, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

27-0035-TM

Original Source

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Project Description

Main

Agency
Manatee County School District

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2027

Primary Contact
Taylor Murray

Title
CHARTER BUS SERVICES

Secondary Contact
Susan Muldoon

Number
27-0035-TM

Tertiary Contact

Type
Invitation to Bid

Department

Online Submissions
Yes

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
Yes

Bid Bond Required
No

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a pre-qualified list of providers for Charter Bus Services for schools and departments to utilize on an as needed basis. Schools and departments may choose any awarded supplier to provide charter bus services that best meets their needs for the trip. Transportation is required for athletic teams and events, fields trips, and other activities as needed. Bidders must meet the state requirements for transporting students as specified in Florida Statutes 1006.25 and 1012.45.
The District currently has 33 elementary schools, 4 K-8 schools, 9 middle schools, 7 high schools, 1 alternative school, and 1 technical college. School sites may be added or removed throughout the contract period.
The District currently has more than 53,000 students enrolled and is continuing to grow.
The District intends to award this solicitation to all responsive and responsible bidders as best meets the needs of the District. It is anticipated that the bidder(s) who propose the best pricing may be utilized in a larger capacity, however the District may choose any awarded supplier to provide these services that best meets its needs. This may include but is not limited to pricing, scheduling, etc.

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
5/19/2026 7:00 PM EST

Question End Date
6/10/2026 11:30 PM EST

Sample Due Date

Due Date
7/1/2026 3:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)

Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Due Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)

Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Mandatory

Location

Shortlist Meeting

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Location

Documents

Total: 1

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Invitation for Bid	270035b.pdf	270035b	PDF

Quote/Bid

Zones
Total: 0

Zone

Groups
Total: 0

Group

Quote/Bid Items

Total: 0

#

Required

Group

Make

Model

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

Price/ Percent

Type

Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields

Display Options Spreadsheet Section	No	Display Image and Specifications Hyperlink Fields	No
Display Build Sheet File Upload Field	No	Display Options File Upload Field	No
Require Build Sheet File to be Uploaded	No	Require Options File to be Uploaded	No
Display Lead Time Field	No	Display Standard Packaging Field	No

Delivery Date
None

Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
ITB Response

Shipping
None

Terms and Conditions
None

Include Shipping in Price of Items
No

Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No

Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No

View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No

Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No

Allow Post Due Date Submission
No

Questions & Answers

Total: 0

Question

Date Asked

Answer

Date Answered

Commodity Codes

Total: 4

Code	Description
[961-13]	Chartering Services for Aircraft, Boats, Buses, and other Transportation
[961-82]	Transportation Services (Not Otherwise Classified)
[917-39]	Contracted Services, Travel, Transportation
[962-16]	Bus Transportation Services, School

Publications

Total: 0

Publication

Date

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 485510Charter Bus Industry

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