Supplemental Student Transportation

The Rochester Joint Schools Construction Board or equivalent government authority in Rochester, New York, is seeking emergency, temporary, and supplemental student transportation services. The agency needs to solve the problem of transporting students in grades pre-K through 12+ who require immediate transportation due to residence changes, educational placement changes, or when primary contractors cannot meet capacity. The selected contractor must possess the ability to initiate or terminate transportation services within 48 hours of receiving notice from the agency. The scope of work covers the provision of vehicles with a minimum capacity of four students, including vehicles equipped with wheelchairs or other mobility assistance devices. The agency requires the provision of age-appropriate car seats for pre-K students and all necessary safety restraints. Trips will vary in length, and the contractor must have the capability to handle one-way trips that may exceed 40 miles. Additionally, the contractor must accommodate an agency-provided nurse on board or provide a contractor-hired attendant upon the agency's request. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires all performance of the work to take place onsite in Rochester, New York. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 12, 2026. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget, and the resulting contract period will run for one year. Bidders can submit their responses digitally via email or through an online portal.