invitation to bid - student transportation

PUBLIC NOTICE — INVITATION TO BID
Student Transportation Services

The Board of Education of Manhattan Elementary School District 114, Manhattan, Illinois, is accepting sealed bids for Student Transportation Services.

Bid instructions and specifications will be available to interested bidders at the mandatory pre-bid meeting:

Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: District Administrative Offices
15414 W. Smith Road
Manhattan, IL 60442

A listing of student addresses will be provided at this meeting.

Bid Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Public Bid Opening: April 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

Sealed bids must be clearly marked “Student Transportation Services Bid” on the outside of the opaque envelope and delivered to:

Manhattan Elementary School District 114
Attn: Dr. Damien Aherne, Superintendent
15414 W. Smith Road
Manhattan, IL 60442

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities.

Student Transportation Services Request for Proposal Information

For additional information, contact Dr. Damien Aherne at: daherne@manhattan114.org