How to bid on school bus transportation for Middleborough Public Schools

What Middleborough Public Schools is buying

The District seeks school transportation for designated students, including regular routes and transportation for athletic and extracurricular activities. The provider must supply drivers and vehicles, and handle maintenance, operation, supervision, inspections, registration, licensing, insurance and related services.

The contract is for three years starting July 1, 2027, with two individual option years. This may suit transportation firms able to provide school bus service and meet the stated responsibilities.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The opportunity was published October 30, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 19, 2026, at the School District Conference Room.

Sealed proposals are due December 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The District says proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time in the School District Conference Room. The deadline in the solicitation is 11:00 a.m.; use that time when planning your submission.

Who this opportunity may suit

This bid is relevant to school transportation providers that can furnish buses, qualified drivers and the operational support needed for regular student routes and activity transportation.

The notice also requires the successful bidder to comply with applicable Massachusetts laws and regulations and states that employment conditions and minimum state wage rates apply.

How to access the bid and respond

Open the solicitation in COMMBUYS by selecting “View original source.” You can view the bid and download its documents from the bid page without an account.

To submit an electronic quote, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. Alternatively, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The legal notice calls for sealed proposals, so review the documents carefully for the applicable submission method and instructions.

The notice also says specifications and proposal forms may be obtained electronically by contacting the School District Superintendent’s Office. The listed contact is [email protected].

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the specifications and proposal forms before pricing. Check which services, vehicles, staffing and operating responsibilities your price must cover, including both regular transportation and activity trips.

Build your response around the District’s stated requirements. Confirm that your plan addresses maintenance, supervision, inspections, registration, licensing and insurance, and account for applicable labor conditions and minimum state wage rates.

Consider attending the non-mandatory pre-bid conference to review the opportunity. Leave enough time to follow the bid’s submission directions and make sure your proposal is delivered by the stated deadline.