About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority located in San Antonio, TX requires charter bus rental services for 47-seat and 57-seat charter buses. The vendor will perform the required work offsite.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Northside Independent School District
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-134
Scope of work
- Charter bus rentals and transportation services
- Local, regional, and out-of-town travel for school-related functions
- Provision of late-model, air-conditioned, heated buses with onboard restrooms
- Preventive vehicle maintenance and inspection compliance
- Emergency roadside assistance and breakdown contingency management
- Drug and alcohol testing program management for drivers
- Accommodations for passengers with disabilities
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The purchase price | Not specified |
| Proposer experience with similar projects and references | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must own and operate their own buses and employ their own drivers
- Must provide late-model, air-conditioned, heated buses equipped with an onboard restroom
- Must maintain all required operating authority, registrations, permits, and licenses
- Must maintain compliance with federal and state vehicle maintenance and inspection requirements
- Must maintain a drug and alcohol testing program for applicable employees
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Acknowledgement
- Vendor Certification Form
- Edgar Compliance
- Form A – Company Information
- Form B – Pricing and Service Affirmation
- Form C – Price Sheet
- Form D – Certification of Insurance
- W9
- Past Performance Questionnaire
- Emergency roadside assistance contingency plan
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 27, 2026
- Questions due
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM (CT)
- Proposals due
- Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM (CT)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Bonfire Portal
- Instructions
- Submittals must be uploaded and finalized at https://nisd.bonfirehub.com/portal as separate, signed .pdf/xls files prior to the deadline.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year upon Board of Trustee approval with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods
- Place of performance
- San Antonio, Texas and travel destinations
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate of Insurance on Form D with required vehicle liability insurance and Motor Carrier (MCS-90B) documentation.
- Funding
- Davis-Bacon Act, 2 CFR 180.220