CCCOE seeks bids for student transportation services by May 7, 2026.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION BID # 01-26 NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS In accordance with Education Code section 39802, Notice is hereby given that CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, hereinafter referred to as "CCCOE", will receive up to, but no later than 1:00 p.m. on May 7, 2026, sealed Bids for the award of a contract or contracts for: STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Special Education Home to School Routes, Special Education Field Trips, and Alternative Transportation The CCCOE is seeking Bids from qualified firms that can furnish, operate, and maintain all equipment necessary for the transportation of special education pupils to and from schools or on any special education-approved field trips, including the use of said buses or vehicles during a CCCOE-declared emergency. Alternative transportation services in passenger vehicles are included in this Bid. However, such alternative transportation services shall be subject to the CCCOE's prior approval and are not intended to be used for more than five percent (5%) of the total services. A mandatory pre-Bid conference will be held on April 14, 2026, via Zoom at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the Bid Documents and answering any questions generated by those in attendance. Please email Gloria Toledo at gtoledo@cccoe.k12.ca.us by no later than 1:00 p.m. on April 13, 2026, to obtain a link to the Zoom meeting. The full Request for Bids is available online at the following CCCOE web address: https://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments--Schools/Departments/Business-Services/General-Services/index.html Each Bidder shall possess, at all times, a valid and current School Bus Contractor's License issued by the California Highway Patrol in compliance with California Vehicle Code section 2571. All Bids shall be made and presented on the Bid Forms furnished by the CCCOE. Bids may be hand-delivered or mailed to CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, c/o Gloria Toledo, Facilities Operations Technician, 77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Bids shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated date, time and place. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Each Bid must conform and be responsive to the Bid Documents and include a cashier's check or Bid Bond as provided herein. No Bidder may withdraw the Bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening of Bids. During this time, all Bidders shall guarantee prices quoted in their respective Bids. For any questions or clarifications, please email Gloria Toledo at gtoledo@cccoe.k12.ca.us by no later than 1:00 pm. on April 22, 2026. Pursuant to Education Code section 39802, the CCCOE will consider price, as well as the Bidder's demonstrated ability to deliver proper and satisfactory service in awarding the Bidder(s). While price is a factor, the CCCOE is under no obligation to accept the lowest Bid rendered. At its sole discretion, the CCCOE will award the Bid to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder(s) who best satisfied the terms, Bid specifications, and conditions contained in this Request for Bids and the student transportation requirements of the CCCOE. The CCCOE reserves the right to award the Bid to multiple Bidders and/or award different portions of the Bid to different Bidders. The CCCOE reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bids or the bidding process, to accept or reject any items or combination of items. ECT 6956693 Mar. 25;Apr. 1, 2026