General Daily Transportation

The New Milford Public Schools is seeking proposals for general daily transportation services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 28735, targeting transportation vendors capable of providing student transportation to and from four school locations within the district. The procurement is specifically focused on comprehensive student transportation services, with the solicitation period opening on March 10, 2025, at 2:45 PM EDT and closing on April 07, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Jane Cornelis at the New Milford Board of Education, located at 25 Sunny Valley Rd, Suite A, New Milford, CT 06776, who can be reached at 860-354-8726. Vendors are expected to submit detailed proposals demonstrating their capabilities to manage daily student transportation effectively, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the available documentation, vendors will likely be assessed on their transportation logistics, safety protocols, vehicle maintenance standards, and overall operational capacity to serve the district's transportation needs.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, nor does it provide details about incumbent vendors or existing transportation infrastructure. The RFP appears to be open to all qualified transportation vendors who can meet the district's comprehensive transportation service requirements. Additionally, while the total contract value is not specified in the available documentation, the procurement suggests a significant ongoing transportation service contract for the New Milford Public Schools. The jurisdictional context includes Middlesex County and North Granby CDP in Connecticut, indicating a localized procurement focused on serving specific educational transportation needs. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and interested parties are encouraged to review the complete RFP documentation for more detailed requirements, pricing structures, and submission guidelines. Vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their technical capability, safety record, and operational readiness to provide reliable student transportation services.