Bid guide
How to bid on Student Transportation Services for Chicago Public Schools
What CPS is buying
Chicago Public Schools is seeking student transportation services through solicitation 26-1456.
Transportation providers may want to review the opportunity and its full documents to decide whether the work fits their services.
Deadline and response timing
The deadline is November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Submit your response through Bonfire before the deadline. Review the solicitation for the specific submission instructions and requirements.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit firms that provide student transportation services. Check the solicitation documents to understand the requested services and determine whether your firm is a fit.
How to access and respond
Click “View original source” to open the opportunity page on the CPS procurement portal, Bonfire, in a web browser. You can view the posting publicly without an account.
To download the solicitation files and respond, register a free vendor account in Bonfire. Follow the instructions in the posting and submit your response there before the deadline.
Prepare a clear, complete response
Read the full solicitation before preparing your response. Use its instructions to identify what CPS requests, how to submit, and any required forms or supporting materials.
Plan enough time to gather information, check each response item, and complete the Bonfire submission before the deadline. Confirm that your files are uploaded and your response is submitted.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Chicago Public Schools (CPS); the original posting controls.