Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2-1 In the event the Contractor is unable to furnish transportation on a temporary basis, the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to hire a bus or buses for such time as necessary. The Contractor is responsible for all costs borne by the Committee for such time as needed to secure services for the continuation of services. 2-2 Each bid shall contain a detailed description, on the forms provided, of each bus to be furnished including the year of manufacture, model number, present mileage, make of body, make of bus, seating capacity, number of heaters, and present condition. The School Committee reserves the right to reject any unacceptable vehicle. Bidder must submit annual update documentation identifying and detailing composition of bus fleet to be used as of each of the following dates: a) August 1, 2024 b) August 1, 2025 c) August 1, 2026, d) August 1, 2027 and e) August 1, 2028 2-3 In the event the successful bidder does not have a fleet currently available to meet requirements, the successful bidder shall deliver to the Superintendent of Schools within ten (10) business days after notice of the acceptance of the proposal is given or mailed by the School Committee to the successful bidder, documentation satisfactory to the Superintendent as specified in the requirement. 2-4 Written reports of conditions of buses as determined at the time of inspection by the Registry of Motor Vehicles shall be submitted to the East Bridgewater Public Schools, care of the Superintendent’s Office, within seven days of the receipt of the report. 2-5 All persons assigned as regular or substitute drivers must be acceptable to the Superintendent of Schools prior to August 1 of each year. Except for emergencies when other drivers or substitutes are hired during the year, notice must be given to the Superintendent prior to the commencement of work for his/her approval.
