Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard Bus Transportation

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking weekday bus transportation for approximately 80 Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard participants per route, including designated pickups, drop-offs, and field trips during the 2027 summer program.

State of California > Department of Parks and Recreation > Channel Coast District


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Oct 29, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 14, 2026 10:33 PM
2 months
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robert.cabello@parks.ca.gov
+18055851867
911 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA, USA
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California State Parks - Channel Coast District, 911 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001
Description

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bus transportation services for the Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard Program from June 14 through July 30, 2027, for a total of 34 service days. The contractor must provide weekday transportation on West County and East County routes between designated pickup locations and Refugio State Beach, with approximately 80 children per route. Program transportation generally operates between morning pickups and afternoon drop-offs, with service during program hours from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The scope also includes transportation for field trips to specified beaches and parks, including Gaviota State Beach, Goleta Beach Park, Carpinteria City Beach, Jalama County Beach Park, and Santa Barbara East Beach. One field trip may require an additional bus. A Commercial B license with passenger endorsement is required. Bidders must submit the completed bid package and applicable state forms, and the awarded contractor must maintain specified general liability, motor vehicle liability, and workers’ compensation/employer’s liability insurance.

Classification Codes
NAICS485410School and Employee Bus Transportation
PSCV222Passenger Motor Charter Service
Smart Codes
chartered bus servicesscheduled bus transportationpassenger transportation services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 23, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 29, 2026 09:00 PM-Bid Due Date and Public Opening (optional)
Bids will be publicly opened and read. Electronic bids are also accepted by email.
Jun 14, 2027-Contract Performance Start
Jul 30, 2027-Contract Performance End
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Vehicle Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
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