Charter Bus Rentals and Transportation Services

Northside Independent School District is seeking qualified vendors to provide charter bus rentals and transportation services for school-related activities, with trip-specific pricing and defined vehicle, maintenance, and safety requirements.

Northside Independent School District


General
Open (open)
RFP 2026-134
Nov 20, 2026 04:30 PM
Oct 27, 2026 09:00 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
melissa-1.gonzalez@nisd.net
+12103974717
607 Richland Hills Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Northside Independent School District seeks a pool of qualified vendors to provide charter bus rentals and transportation for school-related activities, including athletic events, field trips, and other extracurricular events. Trips may involve local, regional, and out-of-town travel. Vendors must quote each trip based on availability and may not exceed their submitted ceiling rates. The price sheet requests rates for 47-seat and 57-seat buses, including hourly, daily, overtime, and mileage pricing. Vendors must own and operate their buses and employ their drivers. Proposed buses must be late-model, air-conditioned, heated, and equipped with onboard restrooms. Proposal materials must include a fleet list, preventive maintenance plan, emergency roadside assistance plan, and information about accommodating passengers with disabilities or mobility impairments. Vendors must also meet applicable transportation regulations and maintain required operating authority, insurance, and vehicle records. The contract is for one year, with two optional one-year renewals; no minimum amount of work is guaranteed.

Classification Codes
NAICS485510Charter Bus Industry
PSCV222Passenger Motor Charter Service
Smart Codes
charter bus rentalsschool transportation servicesbus fleet maintenance planning
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 27, 2026 09:00 PM-Opportunity Open Date
Nov 10, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 20, 2026 04:30 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability/E&O Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Carrier MCS-90B endorsement
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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