This multi‑vendor contract authorizes the School District of Philadelphia to procure yellow school‑bus transportation, charter‑service trips, and bus‑attendant services for approximately 30,000 eligible students across all district schools. An aggregate ceiling of $482,839,808 covers eight vendors (six originally listed, two added by amendment) for a five‑year period (July 1 2026 – June 30 2031). The contract emphasizes on‑time performance (100 % target) and includes extensive operational metrics to ensure service quality. Funding is allocated from the district’s operating fund for fiscal years 2027‑2031. No renewal options are provided, and the amendment adds two new vendors at no additional cost.
• Scope: Yellow‑bus and charter transportation, bus‑attendant services for all district schools.
• Value: $482.84 million aggregate ceiling over five years.
• Vendors: Eight providers, with performance metrics tied to on‑time service and compliance standards.
• Funding: Operating fund FY27‑FY31; no additional funding for the amendment.
• Governance: Requires Board of Education approval; amendment pending Board vote (June 18 2026).