Niskayuna Central School District Private and Out-of-District Transportation Routes Contract

The Niskayuna Central School District is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB NCSD-27-005) to select one or more contractors for seven private and out-of-district transportation routes. Selected vendors must provide daily interior and weekly exterior vehicle cleaning, standby vehicles within a 15-minute driving distance for mechanical failures, and necessary safety equipment including first aid kits and fire extinguishers. Eligibility is limited to US-based organizations. Drivers and attendants must comply with New York State regulations, federal alcohol and drug testing standards, and submit required driver applications, medical exam forms, and background checks. Submissions must include proof of required insurance, such as $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability and $5,000,000 excess/umbrella insurance naming the District as an additional insured. Bids are due by November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Selection will be evaluated based on the proposer's demonstrated ability to meet District needs, with pricing serving as a primary evaluation factor. The Board of Education plans to award the contract on November 17, 2026, either on a route-by-route basis or to the lowest aggregate bidder.