Invitation to Bid for Transportation Services BID# 2026-0003

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for transportation services under BID# 2026-0003, with the South Windsor Board of Education identified as the procuring jurisdiction. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide transportation services for the school district, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and vendor-specified payment terms allowing bidders to propose their preferred payment arrangements. The solicitation opened on October 10, 2025, at 9:15 AM EDT and closes on November 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. A vendor question and answer period is available from October 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM EDT through October 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT, allowing prospective bidders to seek clarification on solicitation requirements. Inquiries should be directed to Lindsay Sloan at the South Windsor Board of Education, located at 1737 Main Street, South Windsor, CT 06074, reachable at 860-291-1269 or lsloan@southwindsorschools.org. The procurement is open to all vendors meeting the specified requirements, though detailed evaluation criteria and specific qualifications are contained within the supporting RFP documentation.

Information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, and contract award values is not explicitly detailed in the available solicitation documents. The procurement materials reference Connecticut Project Finance (CPF) program requirements and compliance standards that bidders must observe, including pricing submission requirements, funding source documentation, and financial and administrative compliance elements necessary for bid evaluation. While the prospective bidders list identifies thirteen potential vendors—including Connecticut-based firms such as B & W Paving & Landscaping LLC, Loureiro Contractors Inc., Richards Corporation, and Waters Construction Co. Inc., as well as out-of-state contractors from Massachusetts and New York—no incumbent contractor information or specific contract value has been disclosed in the available documentation. Bidders are advised to review all supporting materials, including the South Windsor Transportation RFP and the CPF BABA Quick Guide, for comprehensive information regarding procurement standards, compliance requirements, and contract performance obligations prior to submission.