Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. The District currently contracts for 9 buses servicing home to school routes. All 9 buses include routesfor the high school, middle school and elementary schools which make them 3-tier routes per each bus, with certain buses operating at a 2-tier. As of the date of this RFP, the District has been operating 8 buses. 2. In the event of early dismissal of students by the District or of any school serviced pursuant to the contract, the Carrier agrees to provide the normal level of bus service for such early dismissal, provided, however, that the District shall provide the Carrier with notification as to any such early dismissal or other unique transportation needs 3. Athletic Events: Athletic events are scheduled for the most part after school hours. There may be occasions when certain trips will run into the normal school day. a. Pinkerton Academy schedules high school athletic transportation separately. b. Hampstead Middle School runs a full athletic schedule which may require two to three (2-3) buses each on some days. c. Hampstead Middle School’s baseball and softball teams practice at Depot Road fields which are located at 185 Depot Rd., Hampstead, NH 03841. Students are transported for practices to Depot Rd. fields daily in-season. d. Hampstead Central School does not require athletic transportation. 4. Field Trips: Field trips are scheduled for the most part during school hours. There may be occasions when certain trips will run beyond the normal school day. Please include a minimum charge for local trips such as in-district trips from Hampstead Middle School to Hampstead Central School. 5. Late Bus: The District operates a Late Bus from Pinkerton Academy to Hampstead on a flexible route. The Late Bus operates Monday-Thursday beginning early in September and runs through May each year and leaves Hackler Gym at 5:15pm with pickup at the Oval. The Late Bus does not operate on Early Release Days. 6. At no time will any student ride any route longer than sixty (60) minutes without requesting for permission from the District’s CFO/BA. 7. The District utilizes a midday kindergarten bus.
