Service for Own Busing

This contract establishes a five‑year, aggregate‑ceiling arrangement for the School District of Philadelphia to procure transportation services using each participating school’s own bus fleet and, where necessary, bus attendants. The district will pay up to $42.3 million across six vendors, all of which are educational or service organizations operating within Pennsylvania. The agreement covers safe, reliable, and compliant transportation for approximately 1,000 eligible students, with the district retaining oversight of driver qualifications, vehicle inspections, insurance, and reporting requirements. • Scope: Operate school‑bus routes, provide bus‑attendant staffing, and maintain compliance with district safety standards. • Funding: Drawn from the district’s operating fund for FY 27‑FY 31. • Vendors: Six distinct entities (ASPIRA, Inc., Easter Seals, Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, etc.) share the same aggregate budget without individual caps. • Timeline: Effective July 1 2026 through June 30 2031, with the Board’s approval slated for April 23 2026. • No renewal provision; the contract terminates in 2031 unless a new action is taken.