Bid #27-0035-TM. Contact: murray2t@manateeschools.net. Manatee County School District, Florida. Due Jul 1 (2 weeks left).
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.
Manatee County School District issued this transportation opportunity in Florida, referenced as solicitation number 27-0035-TM. It was published on May 20, 2026, and responses are due by July 1, 2026. Questions can be directed to murray2t@manateeschools.net.
Manatee County School District in Florida is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Florida so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for Manatee County School District's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 1, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to murray2t@manateeschools.net before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Manatee County School District should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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