2P26-037_Feb_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the City of Bristol, Connecticut for student transportation services to support Bristol Public Schools. The City seeks qualified bus transportation companies to provide comprehensive student transportation services under a five-year contract commencing July 1, 2026 and concluding June 30, 2031. The solicitation was released on January 9, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the City's BidNet Direct platform at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/connecticut/cityofbristol. The procurement does not include scheduled bidders' conferences, site visits, or formal vendor question-and-answer periods. Prospective bidders should direct inquiries to Nancy Haynes, the designated procurement contact at the City of Bristol, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010, by telephone at 860-584-6195 or email at nancyhaynes@bristolct.gov.

Payment terms are established at Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery provisions. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors with no designated set-asides or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status noted in the available documentation. The estimated total contract value for the five-year agreement has not been specified in the provided solicitation documentation. No information regarding current incumbent contractors, incumbent vendor details, specific contractor performance histories, or specialized infrastructure and technology integration requirements has been disclosed in the procurement materials.