Bids and RFPs

Independent School District 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, invites interested bus service providers to submit written quotations for certain Student Transportation Services described in this Specification pursuant to Minnesota Statues 123B.52, subds. 1 and 3 and relevant District Policies.

1. Notice is hereby given that Independent School District 622 will receive written quotations for student transportation services following the details and conditions described in the Specification that may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at the District Education Center, 2520 12th Ave. E., North St. Paul, MN 55109. Quotations shall be submitted in the form and manner described in the specification.

2. Written quotations must be received at the District Education Center no later than 10:00 a.m., Tuesday May 6th, 2008 at the Purchasing Department at the District Education Center. The written quotations received prior to or at that time will be opened and selected items read aloud. Written quotations must be submitted in an envelop marked “Quotation For Student Transportation Services” and addressed to:

Independent School District 622
Vicky Kornegor, Purchasing Supervisor
2520 12th Ave. E.
North St. Paul, Minnesota 55109

3. The contract provisions shall be for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years, at a minimum, with provisions to consider a longer contract period.

4. The School Board of Independent School District 622 reserves the right to accept, reject or to negotiate any written quotation received, consistent with Minnesota Statues 123B.52, subds. 1 and 3.

5. The School District will hold an informational meeting for interested service providers at 10:00 a.m. Thursday April 24th, 2008 at the District Education Center. The School District’s student transportation services needs that are the subject of the specifications will be reviewed and questions answered.

NORTH ST. PAUL - MAPLEWOOD - OAKDALE SCHOOLS
Independent School District 622
2520 E. 12th Avenue
North St. Paul, MN 55109

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: Sealed proposals will be received for:
TYPE “A” SCHOOL BUSES
DISTRICT WIDE

in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Independent School District 622, 2520 E. 12th Avenue, North St. Paul, MN 55109 until:

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 – 10:00 A.M.

at the ISD Education Center, 2520 E. 12th Avenue, North St. Paul, Minnesota 55109, Attn: Purchasing Department, then publicly opened and read aloud.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project consists of provision of musical instruments as specified.

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security in form of certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond in amount of five (5) percent of Base Bid submitted, made payable to Owner, as guarantee that Bidder will, if awarded, enter into Contract in accordance with Contract Documents and submitted Bid.

PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS: Drawings and/or specifications are available from ISD 622 Education Center, 2520 E. 12th Avenue, North St. Paul, MN 55109, Attn: Purchasing Department

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: Contractor shall provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Sum.

OWNER’S RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: Owner reserves right to reject all Bids, to reject a Bid which is incomplete or irregular, to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and to accept, or reject a Bid, which in the Owner’s judgment is in Owner’s best interests.

PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS: This project is subject to compliance with Schedule of Prevailing Wages issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

BIDS REQUESTED BY: North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale Schools
Independent School District 622
2520 E. 12th Avenue East
North St. Paul, MN 55109
Attn: Purchasing Department

Publish: 4/23/08-5/12/08