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Charter Bus Services, In and Out of County

Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsMiami, Florida#ITB-26-006-MJ

Miami-Dade County Public Schools seeks pre-approved vendors for charter bus services for student travel, both in and out of county. The contract will be for three years with two one-year renewal options. Bidders must meet all requirements to be added to a pre-approved vendor pool; pricing is not an initial award requirement. Buses must be 2000 models or newer, with A/C, restrooms, and entertainment systems for longer trips. Drivers require a CDL and DOT compliance. Vendors must provide proof of insurance, including $1M General Liability and $1M Auto Liability. Bids are due December 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, and must be submitted electronically via Euna OpenBids.

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Overview

Due
Dec 3, 2026
Time stated in bid documents
Dec 3, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Submission
electronic portal
Contract term
three (3) years + two (2) successive options to renew of one (1) year each and if needed, an additional ninety (90) days beyond the expiration of the renewal pe
Documents analyzed
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Scope of work

  • Buses must be 2000 models or newer, with A/C, restrooms, TV/VCR/DVD for out-of-county/state trips.
  • Vendors must comply with FMCSA and Florida PSC regulations.

Steps to Bid

  1. 1

    Register on Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar).

    Refer to Attachment 15 for registration instructions.

  2. 2

    Submit bid electronically via Euna OpenBids. by Dec 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

    Bids must be received by the deadline. Hard copy, faxed, or emailed bids are not allowed.

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Project details

The contract term will be for three (3) years with two (2) successive one-year renewal options, plus an additional ninety (90) days if needed. Prices must remain firm for a minimum of forty-five (45) days. Buses must be properly licensed and meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Florida Public Service Commission safety standards. Drivers must have a current commercial driver license (CDL) and proof of DOT medical and drug testing compliance. Vendors must provide emergency protocols, accommodations for students with disabilities, and comply with background check requirements (Jessica Lunsford Act). All buses must be registered as regulated common FMCSA carriers. Communication between buses and the main office is required. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation/Employer’s Liability, General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$1,000,000 general aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence). Bids must be submitted electronically via Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar).

Key dates

Questions due
Nov 19, 2026, 9:30 AM Eastern Time
Pre-bid meeting
Nov 19, 2026, 9:30 AM Eastern Time
Bids due
Dec 3, 2026

Documents

  • ITB-26-006-MJ.pdf48 pages

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