Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #38
Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #13-0231 FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICE
Description
Bids to provide 'Charter Bus Service' were received from nine vendors on May 8, 2013. The bids of All Around Charters, Inc., Escot Bus Lines, First Class Coach Company, Inc., dba Martz Group, Florida Trails dba Annett Bus Lines, Horizon Coach Lines, Preston USA, Inc., Sarasota Coach Lines, Inc., and SEC Bus, Inc., dba All Aboard Charters were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. The bid of Florida Breakaway Charters was non-responsive to the requirement to submit a vehicle fleet list. This bid is effective July 1, 2013, and is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these services are contained in the internal accounts and operating budgets allocated to the schools.
Recommendation
That the bids of All Around Charters, Inc., Escot Bus Lines, First Class Coach Company, Inc., dba Martz Group, Florida Trails dba Annett Bus Lines, Horizon Coach Lines, Preston USA, Inc., Sarasota Coach Lines, Inc., and SEC Bus, Inc., dba All Aboard Charters to provide 'Charter Bus Service' in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 be approved.
Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK/GIRARD
Financial Impact
$350,000.00
Attachment: CharterBusSvcs13-0231Rec.pdf