Invitation to Bid (ITB) # CBS-2526, Coach Bus Services

Deadline for Questions:                                              September 10, 2025, 3 P.M., Local Time

Opening Date and Time:                                              September 24, 2025, 3 P.M., Local Time

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking sealed bids from experienced and qualified bidders to provide Coach Bus transportation services for CCPS students, staff and/or chaperones for specific trips within and/or out of the county and/or State of Maryland locations, including some overnight trips, out-of-county destinations, field trips and athletic events, on an "as needed basis" .

The resulting contract shall be valid for one (1) year with an option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods.

For complete details, Bidders are encouraged to register as a Vendor/Contractor with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) at https://emma.maryland.gov and download the ITB package.  Bidders must be registered with eMMA to receive solicitation information.  If you require assistance, contact the help desk at emma.helpdesk@maryland.gov or call (410) 767-4628.  Bidders shall be responsible for selecting the correct United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC): 78000000; 78140000; 78111800, 78111802, 78111803, 78111808, 78112000, 901215036, 78000000, 781112001, 90000000, 25000000, 25100000; and 25101500.

Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this request.

CCPS reserves the right to cancel the ITB, make an aggregate award, or split the award between more than one bidder.

For additional information, contact Eleanor Foddrell, Purchasing Analyst, (301) 392-7581 or email: efoddrell@ccboe.com .

By order of the Board of Education of Charles County.

Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D.

Superintendent