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- IFB - School Bus Transportation
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- BD-26-1271-CPO00-CPO-127510
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- Massachusetts
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This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, for school bus transportation services to support the Town of Franklin Public Schools. The contract encompasses scheduled school bus transportation for designated school children, including late buses and transportation to athletic events and field trips outside of Franklin. The contractor must provide all necessary transportation equipment, inspection, fleet maintenance, garaging facilities, and qualified staff to operate vehicles. Additional responsibilities include vehicle registration, licensing, insurance, staff training, safety instruction, route planning assistance, and compliance with Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles regulations and applicable federal and state laws. The contract term is one year beginning July 1, 2026, with two optional one-year renewal periods subject to annual appropriation of funds. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 551 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Sealed bids are due by 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and must be submitted to 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038.
The estimated contract value is $1,992,000.00 for the initial one-year period. The Town of Franklin requires contractors to complete vehicle evacuation drills on a semi-annual basis and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Detailed bid specifications are available on the Town's website at franklinma.gov/bids.aspx. All inquiries regarding the IFB should be directed to Pam Vickery, Town Purchasing Officer, at 508.520.4918, pvickery@franklinma.gov, or by fax at 508.541.5253.
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Invitation for Bids (IFB)
SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION
TOWN OF FRANKLIN
In accordance with MGL c. 30 (B) section 5, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to seek sealed bids to provide the Town of Franklin Public Schools with scheduled school bus transportation of designated school children. This opportunity is for a one year contract, which includes two one-year Town options to renew (subject to annual appropriation of funds).
Project: The contract will include the furnishing of all necessary and required transportation equipment, inspection, fleet maintenance, and garaging of equipment. In addition, the contractor shall provide qualified staff to operate the vehicles and provide training and supervision of staff.
Staff are required to complete vehicle evacuation drills on a semi-annual basis. Contractor is responsible for the registration, licensing, insurance, training and safety instruction, assisting with route planning and conformance to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as conformance with any and all applicable federal laws, rules and regulations as required.
Estimated Cost: $1,992,000.00
Location: Various locations within the Town of Franklin, as well as transportation for late buses and transportation to and from athletic events and field trips which are outside of Franklin.
Project Start Date: July 1, 2026
Bid Specifications: https://franklinma.gov/bids.aspx
Sealed Bids due: at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 30, 2026 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM 551 Pond Street,, Franklin, MA 02038
All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town’s Purchasing Officer:
Pam Vickery Franklin Purchasing Department 355 East Central St., Room 205 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.520.4918 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.gov
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