IFB CSSSA23112_School Transportation Services

The California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure transportation services for up to 18 field trips for approximately 500 high school students in Los Angeles County, California from June 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, vehicles, equipment, parts, tools, fees, supplies, materials, licenses, permits, and insurances necessary to transport the students. Bids are due by April 9, 2024, and the contract is tentatively scheduled to commence on June 1, 2024, subject to state approval. CSSSA will evaluate bids based on the lowest cost responsive offer.

The IFB includes preferences for Small Businesses (SB), Microbusinesses (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Bidders must submit a minimum of two references and provide proof of required insurance coverage. Payment will be made in arrears upon completion of each scheduled service, and the contract includes a budget contingency clause in the event of reduced state funding. The IFB does not mention any existing incumbent contractors or a specific budget range for the contract.