School Bus Service

The Bureau of Indian Education within the Department of the Interior seeks school bus transportation services for the Flandreau Indian School in Flandreau, South Dakota for the 2025-2026 school year. The contract requires providing one 55+ passenger bus with driver services for student transportation to and from athletic events, field trips, and home, operating under a firm fixed-price arrangement from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. Key requirements include drivers who are U.S. citizens, fluent in English, and possess valid South Dakota school bus driver's licenses, with all drivers subject to background investigations and strict criminal history disqualification criteria. The contractor must maintain minimum $1 million insurance coverage per occurrence, provide at least one chaperone per trip, and comply with immunization requirements. The solicitation was amended on July 15, 2025, establishing a response deadline of July 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with proposals to be submitted to contracting officer Leah Azure.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 485410 for School and Employee Bus Transportation. The contract covers specific bus schedules outlined for December 2025 and January/May 2026, including specialized services such as airport pickups and returns for students. Payment will be processed electronically through the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform within 15 days of service delivery, with all-inclusive pricing that covers taxes, labor, travel expenses, insurance, and associated fees. Performance will take place at the Flandreau Indian School campus in Flandreau, South Dakota, serving the school's student transportation needs throughout the academic year. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for the anticipated award value.