Field Trip Transportation Services

Bonsall Unified School District is seeking qualified contractors to provide as-needed transportation for field trips, athletics, and other district-authorized trips using school buses and charter vehicles.

Bonsall Unified School District > Business Services Department


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2027-14
Dec 07, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 30, 2026 12:00 PM
7 months base + 4 × 1 year options
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Contact
laura.castro@bonsallusd.com
Submission Instructions
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Bonsall Unified School District, Attn: Laura Castro, Executive Director of Business Services, 31505 Old River Road, Bonsall, CA 92028
Description

Bonsall Unified School District seeks qualified transportation contractors to provide as-needed student transportation for field trips, educational excursions, athletic and extracurricular activities, and other district-authorized trips. Contractors must provide appropriately licensed drivers and compliant school buses and/or legally authorized activity or charter vehicles, along with vehicle maintenance, dispatch, insurance, and operational support. Pricing is requested by vehicle-capacity and trip-duration categories, with separate categories for trips within and outside San Diego County; the District may make multiple awards and does not guarantee a minimum volume of work. The solicitation requires relevant transportation experience, references, qualified and cleared drivers, and specified vehicle and safety compliance. Bidders must provide evidence they can obtain the required insurance before award. The initial term begins December 15, 2026, and runs through June 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal periods.

Classification Codes
NAICS485410School and Employee Bus Transportation
PSCV222Passenger Motor Charter Service
Smart Codes
school bus transportationcharter bus transportationstudent field trip transportation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 14, 2026 12:00 AM-Written Questions Due
Nov 24, 2026 12:00 AM-Final Bid Clarifications Anticipated
Dec 07, 2026 10:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline and Public Opening
Dec 14, 2026-Anticipated Governing Board Award
Dec 15, 2026-Service Commencement
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Sexual Molestation and Abuse Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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