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SQ-26-61 - Student Transportation Services

Issued by Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board · via bids&tenders — Canadian municipal & public-sector bid opportunities

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Published
17 Sept 2026
Closes
6 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
Reference
SQ-26-61
Location
Ontario, Canada
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
services

Details

This Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) is an invitation by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) to prospective respondents, to qualify in accordance with the RFSQ requirements, for future eligibility to provide Student Transportation Services. Respondents selected as defined in this pre-qualification document will become a Vendor of Record (VOR) for a period of one (1) year with the option to extend for an additional two (2) - one (1) year terms. SMCDSB will invite the successful respondent(s) to participate in opportunities as defined in this prequalification document.

Buyer: Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

Bid number: SQ-26-61

Bid classification: Services

Bid type: RFSQ

Duration (months): 12

Question deadline: Wed Sep 30, 2026 2:00:00 PM (EDT)

Condition for participation: Refer to bid document

Negotiation type: Refer to bid document

Submission type: Online Submissions Only

Public opening: No

Categories: Transit and Transportation; Transit Operations; Taxi, WheelTrans, Specialty Transport

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Context for bidders

We hold 3 notices from Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, going back to September 2026 — 3 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom and Transport & Logistics. There are 225 open Transport & Logistics tenders in Canada. This one closes in 8 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this transport & logistics opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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