ITB #947-2401 - Supplemental School Bus Transportation

ADDENDUM fixes bid sheet and minor clerical errors. The deadline for submission of vendor questions is March 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Questions must be submitted via Public Purchase. Questions will not be addressed over the phone or by email. Answers to vendor questions will be posted by March 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. All vendor submissions must be submitted via the Public Purchase website (www.publicpurchase.com) no later than 1:00 p.m. (ET) on March 15, 2024. The District does not provide progress updates. Information will be provided via Public Purchase. Vendors are responsible for checking the Public Purchase website for any addenda to ensure that their submissions incorporate all available information. Vendors agree to complete all requested information withing this ITB as instructed and to upload their responses into the Public Purchase website with their submission. The District will not accept ITB responses that are delivered by any other means than the Public Purchase website. Columbus City Schools has established an Outreach Program to increase participation of businesses designated as Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE). The Board of Education (BOE) has established an aspirational goal of 20% participation by business designated as LEDE. Vendors are strongly encouraged to use a good faith effort to support the BOE in achieving the Districts LEDE participation goals. Additional information can be obtained by reviewing the BOE Community Inclusion Policy 6400 or by contacting the Outreach Coordinator Terri Wise at