Student Transportation

The City of Bristol, Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for student transportation services to support Bristol Public Schools under a five-year contract period commencing July 1, 2026 and concluding June 30, 2031. This procurement seeks qualified bus transportation companies capable of furnishing comprehensive student transportation services for the school district. The solicitation was released on January 9, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the City's BidNet Direct platform at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/connecticut/cityofbristol. The procurement does not include a scheduled bidders' conference, site visits, or formal vendor question-and-answer periods. Prospective bidders should direct all inquiries to Nancy Haynes, the designated procurement contact at the City of Bristol, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010, reachable by telephone at 860-584-6195 or email at nancyhaynes@bristolct.gov. Payment terms are established at Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery provisions.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors with no designated set-asides or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status noted in the available documentation. No information regarding current incumbent contractors, incumbent vendor details, or specific contractor performance histories has been disclosed in the procurement materials. The estimated total contract value for the five-year agreement has not been specified in the provided solicitation documentation. No specialized infrastructure or existing technology integration requirements have been identified in the available solicitation excerpt. Interested transportation companies should review the complete RFP documentation available on the BidNet Direct platform for comprehensive specifications, evaluation criteria, and any additional requirements necessary to submit a competitive proposal.