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Granite School District seeks charter bus services to transport Cottonwood High School Performing Arts Department from Utah to California in March 2026. Requires 4 motorcoaches, compliance with federal and state safety and insurance standards, and bids due by January 20, 2026.
Issuing and Conducting Procurement Unit: Granite School District The purpose of this IFB is to enter into a contract to provide charter services to transport the Cottonwood High School Performing Arts Department from Murray, Utah to Anaheim, CA. The dates of travel are March 20-25, 2026. The group anticipates they will need 4 full size motorcoaches to transport 177 students and 17 adults. Their itinerary (attached) will require overnight driving to and from their destination. Minimum Qualifications Bidders must meet all federal, state, and Granite School District requirements for transporting students. Failure to meet any of the following requirements shall result in the bid being deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award. Driver and Safety Compliance The contractor shall ensure that all drivers assigned to District transportation: Hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement as required by law. Maintain current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. Participate in a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing program. Have successfully completed all required criminal background checks applicable to student transportation. Insurance Requirements The successful bidder shall maintain insurance coverage in force for the duration of the contract, at no cost to Granite School District, meeting or exceeding the following minimum limits. A. Liability Insurance (Federal Requirement) In accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, any vehicle designed to transport sixteen (16) or more passengers, including the driver, must carry a minimum of: $5,000,000 Combined Single Limit for bodily injury and property damage. B. Utah State Risk Management / District Requirements In addition to federal requirements, Granite School District requires the following minimum coverage for both in-state and out-of-state student transportation: $1,000,000 each occurrence $5,000 Personal Injury Protection (PIP) $3,000,000 general aggregate Granite School District must be named as an Additional Insured on all applicable liability policies. C. Proof of Insurance Prior to contract execution and at any time upon request, the contractor shall provide Certificates of Insurance evidencing the required coverage and additional insured status. Failure to maintain required insurance shall constitute grounds for termination. Bidder Certification of Compliance By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that it currently meets, and will continue to meet for the duration of the contract, all licensing, safety, background check, and insurance requirements stated in this IFB, including federal FMCSA regulations and Utah State Risk Management standards for student transportation. Bids that fail to provide evidence of compliance with the mandatory requirements and insurance provisions of this IFB shall be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Required documentation - at time of submission: Certificate(s) of Insurance showing required limits listing Granite School District as Additional Insured It is anticipated that this IFB will result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. The methodology or formula that will be used to determine the number of contract awards is lowest cost. Vendor must guarantee its pricing until February 4, 2026. Important Events: Search Status Event Name Location Description Dates Mandatory ONGOING Open Date Online Portal Posting date for the Opportunity Jan 6th 2026, 9:30 AM MST N/A UPCOMING Questions Due Date Online Portal Deadline to submit Questions Jan 13th 2026, 5:00 PM MST N/A UPCOMING Close Date Online Portal Deadline for Submissions Jan 20th 2026, 3:00 PM MST N/A Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 7811 Passenger transport UNSPSC 78111803 Chartered bus services Supporting Documentation: Download All Files Search File Type Description Date Created Actions Cottonwood HS Performing Arts Tour Itinerary.pdf Documentation Itinerary Jan 6th 2026, 9:22 AM MST Download GSD - IFB Instruction and Provisions - Bonfire U3P.pdf Documentation GSD - IFB Instruction and Provisions - Bonfire U3P Nov 8th 2024, 3:39 PM MST Download GSD - Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for Services.pdf Documentation GSD - Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for Services Nov 8th 2024, 3:34 PM MST Download Utah Code 63G-6a-1203.pdf Documentation Void and unenforceable provisision of a contract -- Exemptions -- Limitation of liability and damages. Read more... Nov 4th 2025, 8:41 AM MST Download Requested Information: Listed below are the documents and information needed to complete your submission: Mandatory Minimums Name Type # Files Requirement Mandatory Minimum Requirements - Does your company meet all the stated mandatory minimum requirements listed in the project description? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Certificate(s) of Insurance showing required limits listing Granite School District as Additional Insured File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Cost Name Type # Files Requirement Vendor must upload a quote for this service File Type: Any (.*) Multiple REQUIRED Vendor Information Name Type # Files Requirement Please provide your firm's legal company name and also DBA if applicable. Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED Please provide your firm's contact information for this contract, including the name, phone number, and email address of your firm's authorized representative. Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED Please provide your federal tax identification number? (If the vendor is sole proprietor please do not provide your social security number.) Data Type: Number N/A REQUIRED Please provide your ordering address and the remit to address. Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED Please provide your firm's State of Utah Sales Tax ID Number. If you do not have a State of Utah Sales Tax ID Number, please write "N/A". Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED Please provide your firm's type of business (Corporation, Partnership, LLC, etc) Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED Is Vendor (owners, principals, partners) a retiree currently receiving benefits through the Utah Retirement Systems (URS)? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Debarment, Suspension, Tax Lien, Conflicts, Responsiveness Name Type # Files Requirement Is vendor presently or has vendor ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible by any governmental department or agency, whether international, national, state, or local? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Does Vendor have any conflict, or potential conflict of interest, that might arise during the contract? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Suspension, Tax Lien, Conflicts, Responsiveness Does vendor have any information that is not already provided within its proposal that if known to Granite School District, would impact the State’s determination on vendor's responsiveness for a contract award (i.e., legal action, recent turn-over in major personnel, loss of a major contract, any alleged violations of federal, state or local regulations, etc.). Please see UCA 63G-6a-120 & 902. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Does vendor have an outstanding tax lien in the State of Utah? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED If your answer to any of the above four questions is "Yes" vendor must upload a document providing a statement explaining the circumstances. If the answer to the above four questions is "No" you do not need to upload a document. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL Additional Prerequisites Name Type # Files Requirement By responding “Yes,” the vendor certifies that they have read and understand the attached document titled Utah Code 63G-6a-1203 and agree to comply with it if awarded. The district will not consider any term or provision that adds to or modifies the district’s standard terms and conditions in a way that conflicts with this section of the code. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Are the goods or services offered produced, mined, grown, manufactured, or performed in Utah? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Vendor certifies, by answering "Yes", that it is their responsibility to upload any and all documents in responding to the solicitation. If the vendor fails to upload a document, uploads an incorrect document, uploads a blank document, or uploads any document incorrectly Granite School District may not allow the vendor to make changes following the closing of the solicitation unless it is deemed immaterial by GSD and according to Procurement Code and Rule. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Vendor certifies, by answering "Yes", that they must acquire and maintain all applicable federal, state, and local licenses before the contract is entered into. Licenses must be maintained throughout the entire contract period. Persons doing business as an Individual, Association, Partnership, Corporation, or otherwise shall be registered with the Utah State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Information may be obtained at www.corporations.utah.gov. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Vendor certifies, by answering "Yes", that a solicitation award is not a contract. If awarded, vendor(s) may not to begin work, purchase materials, or enter into subcontracts relating to this solicitation until they receive a fully executed contract or Purchase Order (PO). Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Vendor certifies, by answering "Yes", that if awarded they are not currently engaged in either an economic boycott or a boycott of the State of Israel, or both, as those terms are defined in 63G-27-102, and that they will not engage in such boycotts during the term of the contract. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Messages Public Notices (0) Public Notices are visible to anyone who can view the opportunity Public Q&A (1*) There is currently nothing to display here. Submission Prepare Prepare Your Submission Prepare as: re re New to Euna Procurement? Here's a quick overview of the submission process. 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