Under the proposed service agreement, the contractor will be responsible for all aspects of pupil transportation subject to the approval of the Quakertown Community School District. As such, the contractor must have the management expertise; utilize a commercially licensed route planning and scheduling software; supply references; have a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in school bus transportation; the necessary regular and substitute drivers; vehicle mechanics; driver training both prior to the start of the school year, and ongoing during the school year, and safety personnel; school buses, spare vehicles and other vehicles; offices, vehicle maintenance and staging areas; and any other equipment, materials, supplies, information systems, and personnel necessary to meet these specifications. By submitting a proposal and accepting a contract, the contractor represents that it has such management expertise; the necessary regular and substitute drivers; vehicle mechanics; driver training and safety personnel; school buses, spare vehicles and other vehicles; offices, vehicle maintenance and staging areas; and any other equipment, materials, supplies, information systems, and personnel necessary to meet these specifications.
