About this opportunity
AI summaryAnne Arundel County Public Schools seeks bids for student transportation services for the 2027-2028 period. Contractors must perform assigned routes or trips daily under specified operational and safety standards, with payment calculated using fixed miles per gallon, submitted fuel prices, and periodic baseline price adjustments. Only USA organizations are eligible, and Minority, Small Business, and Veteran-Owned Businesses are encouraged to participate. Awardees must register with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Interested bidders must attend a virtual pre-bid meeting on November 4, 2026, and submit questions by November 13, 2026. Signed bids are due to the Purchasing Division by Monday, November 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Solicitation No.
- 27SC-040
Scope of work
- Student transportation services across designated Route Groups A through W
- Provision of new regular school buses meeting certification specifications
- Provision of minimum 10% certified spare school buses
- Qualified school bus drivers possessing valid CDL Class B licenses
- Qualified bus aides where required
- Provision of a dedicated terminal manager on duty during bus service
- Provision of a certified safety manager conducting observations and safety meetings
- Mandatory training, safety inspections, and submission of required operational reports
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Primary Bid Price Per Day (years 1 through 5) | Not specified |
| Secondary Bid Price Per day (years 6 through 12) | Not specified |
| Cost Per Hour Driver (all hours) | Not specified |
| Cost Per Hour Bus Aide (all hours) | Not specified |
| Maintenance Rate Per Mile formula evaluation | Not specified |
| Secondary Maintenance Rate Per Mile formula evaluation | Not specified |
| Initial Fuel Price per Gallon formula evaluation | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Registration and verification with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
- Registration on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage
- Drivers must possess a valid CDL, Class B, School Bus endorsement
- Drivers must pass required physical examinations and meet Motor Vehicle Administration physical condition requirements
- Safety manager must qualify, acquire, and maintain Maryland State Department of Education school bus driver trainer certification
- Terminal manager must be fully qualified as a school bus driver and supervisor
- Successful completion of AACPS-provided pre-service classroom and on-board training
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Solicitation Execution Page (Page 1)
- Attachment A – Bidder Price Submission
- Financial Documents
- Written personnel roster (5 times annually during performance)
Key dates
- Date Issued
- October 23, 2026
- Bid Due Date
- Monday, November 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit to Purchasing Division, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401; public opening in the Bid Room.
Contract details
- Term
- 12 years
- Place of performance
- Anne Arundel County, Maryland
- Insurance and bonding
- AACPS provides Business Auto Liability, PIP, and UM under specified conditions; Contractor must obtain all other auto liability, personal, business, or physical damage (collision and comprehensive) insurance not provided by AACPS.