School Bus Transportation Services

Lee Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for school bus transportation services for Lee and Tyringham Public Schools in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with questions due November 19, 2026 and bids due November 30, 2026. Bidders must show evidence of holding at least one school transportation contract in Massachusetts for a minimum of five years, submit three years of accident records, provide references from at least two previous contracts and one current public school contract, and provide proof of financial responsibility.

Under the FY27 LPS School Bus Transportation Invitation for Bid, the contractor supplies all equipment, maintenance, operations, supervision, inspection, registration, licensing, and insurance. Services cover regular day routes, special needs transportation using 7D vans and wheelchair-equipped buses, preschool minibus service, late runs, and athletic and field trip transportation for the district's four schools, which serve prekindergarten through grade twelve and enroll 680 students. The district anticipates its fleet of four buses and two minibuses will remain consistent throughout the term. Required insurance includes $5 million auto liability with $5 million excess umbrella coverage, $500,000 uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and $5 million commercial general liability.

The contract runs three years, from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030. Year 1 pricing is submitted per bus per day for regular routes, with hourly rates and per-mile costs for special needs, wheelchair, preschool minibus, and athletic and field trip services. Years 2 and 3 adjust annually by a Cost of Living Adjustment percentage the bidder submits. A $5,000 bid deposit is required by certified check, bid bond, or letter of credit. The district may require a performance bond of up to 100 percent of the annual contract amount at its discretion, with the district paying that cost separately from the bid price. No prevailing wage requirements apply.

The incumbent contractor is considered to have demonstrated ability and experience, but all bidders must meet the eligibility requirements above. Bid documents are available from November 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the district website under Business Office, through COMMBUYS, or at the District Office at 300A Greylock Street, Lee, MA 01238. Bid amendments will be posted by November 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Completed bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2026, and will be publicly opened at that time.