School Bus Transportation Services

Lee Public Schools (LPS) invites sealed bids for the provision of SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION. The contract period runs for three (3) school years beginning July 1, 2027.

The bidder for the furnishing of scheduled transportation for all designated school children of the Lee and Tyringham Public Schools (hereafter referred to as the School District), shall include the furnishing of all services necessary and required, consisting of the following: transportation equipment, maintenance of equipment, operation, supervision, inspection, registration, licensing, insurance and conformance to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Public Utilities and the Lee/Tyringham School Committee(s) (hereafter referred to as the School Committee).

The current contract utilizes a fleet of four buses and two minibuses, one of which is equipped with a wheelchair lift. This count excludes late buses.

The bidder for the furnishing of scheduled transportation for all designated school children of the Lee and Tyringham Public Schools (hereafter referred to as the School District), shall include the furnishing of all services necessary and required, consisting of the following: transportation equipment, maintenance of equipment, operation, supervision, inspection, registration, licensing, insurance and conformance to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Public Utilities and the Lee/Tyringham School Committee(s) (hereafter referred to as the School Committee). The term "designated school children" shall include the transportation of school choice students in accordance with School Committee policy. This proposal may result in the award of separate contracts for regular, vocational and athletic/extracurricular transportation dependent upon the lowest qualified bidder for each section.

The current contract utilizes a fleet of four buses and two minibuses, one of which is equipped with a wheelchair lift. This count excludes late buses. The same number and type of vehicles are anticipated to be required throughout the term of the new contract.

The School District consists of the following schools:

| School Name | Address | Grades |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lee Elementary School | 310 Greylock Street, Lee, MA 01238 | PreK - 6 |
| Lee Middle & High School | 300 Greylock Street., Lee, MA 01238 | 7 - 12 |
| St. Mary’s School | 115 Orchard Street, Lee, MA 01238 | K- 4 |
| St. Mary’s School | 115 Orchard Street, Lee, MA 01238 | 5-8 |

The successful Contractor shall agree to comply with the School District's Emergency Evacuation Plan. [...] Total enrollment within the schools is 680 students.

**Submission method:** Completed bids are to be received by Lee Public Schools at its office, 300A Greylock Street, Lee, MA 01238 by **10:00 A.M. November 30, 2026** at which time all bids will be publicly opened and recorded. All bids must be marked on the outside lower left-hand corner of the bidder's envelope "BID: SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION: LEE/TYRINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS. No bid(s) will be accepted after the above-stated date and hour.

The contract shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing on July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2030.

The successful bidder must furnish certificates of insurance with a ninety (90) day cancellation clause to the School District within thirty (30) business days after the notice of acceptance of its bid is given or mailed by the School District. The types and minimum amounts of insurance shall be:

• Workers’ Compensation
• Auto Liability: **$5,000,000** CSL with **$5,000,000** excess coverage (Umbrella)
• Uninsured Motorist: **$500,000** each person, **$1,000,000** each accident
• Under Insured: **$500,000** each person, **$1,000,000** each accident
• Commercial General Liability: **$5,000,000** each occurrence, **$5,000,000** each aggregate

All bidders shall submit a *Certificate of Insurance*, as outlined, for the first year of the contract as part of this bid.