Manchester Public Schools is procuring door‑to‑door special‑education transportation for out‑of‑district students. The contract requires a vendor to provide a full‑service fleet (vehicles ≤ 10 years old, equipped with cameras, HVAC, communication devices), qualified drivers and bus monitors, route development, safety reporting, and compliance with living‑wage, insurance, and data‑privacy regulations. The pricing model is all‑inclusive daily rates for each vehicle type plus hourly rates for off‑hours service; the District will reimburse fuel only above $3.00/gal. The award is a three‑year term (July 2024 – June 2027) with two possible one‑year extensions. Two vendors were selected: Capitol Region Education Council and First Student, Inc.