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Basic Information

Reference Number

0000297078

Issuing Organization

City of Yonkers/Yonkers Public Schools

Solicitation Type

RFB - Request for Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFB-6853

Title

COACH BUS SERVICES

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1251.C3885576

Details

Location

United States, New York, Westchester County

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: 2 - 12 MONTH OPTIONS

Piggyback Contract

Description

Scope of Service: The Yonkers Public Schools district is seeking bids from qualified and responsible Bidders to provide coach bus transportation services for students and other designated persons to and from points as shall be specified by the School District or its authorized representatives during the period indicated for the purpose of instructional field trips and extracurricular trips. Such transportation may be for trips in and outside the boundaries of Yonkers Public Schools starting as early as 7AM on any day(s) including Saturdays and holidays as designated by the YPS during September 2022– June 2023 school year. Contractors should note the number of field trips buses they can provide on a daily basis as part of their field trip bid.

The City/School District has the option to renew the resultant contract for (2) additional 12- month terms at the same pricing, terms, and conditions upon mutual agreement. The District wishes to enter into an agreement with a transportation company that has an outstanding customer service reputation and excellent safety record. All bus fleet shall have air conditioning/climate control.

Award: The Yonkers Public School district intends to award the contract to multiple vendors based on the lowest responsive and responsible bids. Upon award, in the event that the low bidder under a given category is unavailable, the District will move to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder in that category; and so forth.

Dates

Publication

08/19/2022 01:55 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

08/26/2022 12:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

09/09/2022 02:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Nicole Galdi

914-377-6068

nicole.galdi@yonkersny.gov

Tom Collich

914-377-6035

thomas.collich@yonkersny.gov

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Certification/Training

- Insurance Required

- License Required

Award Requirements

- Reserve Rights to Award by Line Item

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and in line with the directives issued by the Mayor of Yonkers regarding public safety, there is limited access to One Larkin Center. The building is open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM for receiving packages via courier services and in person. If delivering bids in person, individuals must wear face coverings and see the Public Safety Officer in the library atrium who will clock in the bid and then contact Purchasing to pick up the bid. Sealed Bids will continue to be opened and read at the specified date and time, however, there will not be a public opening of bids. Those interested in listening to the bid opening and the reading of bids can dial Conference Call number 1-701-802-5221 and enter Access Code 1354203 when prompted on the due date of the bid opening. The bid opening will start promptly at 2:00 pm. It is recommended that vendors are dialed in by 1:55 pm to hear the bid results. No questions will be answered while the bid opening is in progress.