Charter Bus Rentals & Services

The Northside Independent School District (NISD) requests interested parties to submit proposals for "Charter Bus Rentals & Services". This award is contingent upon funding and no guarantee of a minimum amount of work is implied or expressed by this Request for Proposal. Services required shall be determined solely by the needs of the District.

**PLEASE NOTE:** This contract replaces IFB 2023-181, Charter Bus Rentals & Services, expiring 1/31/2027. All vendors are **required** to respond to this new RFP. Failure to do so, will impact your opportunity to continue business with the District.

**Submission method:** The submission must be uploaded to the Bonfire Portal https://nisd.bonfirehub.com/portal, (now Euna Procurement) submitted, and finalized prior to the opening date and time of **Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM (CT)**. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) hour before the deadline to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

Vendor submittals must be uploaded as separate, signed .pdf/xls. files using the following structure under "Required Documents", pages 40-41 of this RFP. Responses not submitted as specified may be deemed "non-responsive".

The Proposal will be a firm offer which will be irrevocable and valid for 120 calendar days from the opening date. Proposals received after the Proposal due date and time will not be considered.

**Contract term:** The contract shall be valid upon Board of Trustee approval for one (1) year with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The District may award this RFP to a single respondent, multi-supplier award, or line item award based which provides the Best Value to the District upon the evaluation of all proposals received.