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10-066 - Furnish School Bus Transportation for Athletic Practices/Games

End date: Monday August 31, 2009 at 2 p.m.

This Bid Invitation covers transportation of school students and certain school staff, as per the requirements and specifications of the Springfield Public Schools (SPS). The City shall not award a contract to any Bidder who does not furnish satisfactory evidence at the time of bid, satisfactory to the City, that it has the ability and experience in school transportation services to meet all requirements of the City of Springfield within these bid specifications. A $50,000 bid bond is required with each bid submittal. It will be accepted by and made payable to the "City of Springfield."

The Springfield Public Schools is seeking two (2) separate contracts for athletic transportation service for athletic practices at parks and school buildings within the City of Springfield and scheduled MIAA athletic competitions at various parks and school buildings throughout Western Massachusetts. The bid will be awarded to the vendor(s) submitting the lowest bid for service in each section, athletic practice and competitions.

Questions regarding the IFB may also be submitted in writing to the Purchase Department. In order to provide prompt answers to questions, the Chief Procurement Officer requests that all Proposers submit written questions seven days prior to the IFB response deadline. Accordingly, questions must be received in writing only at the City of Springfield's, Department of Purchase on August 24, 2009 by 4:00 P.M. Questions may be faxed or mailed. The Purchase Department's fax number is (413) 787-6295.

The City of Springfield supports the goal of twenty percent minority and women participation in all contracts. No questions will be answered unless received by the Chief Procurement Officer at least 7 days prior to the expiration of the time set for submitting bids or proposals. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.