Service for Own Busing

This contract authorizes the School District of Philadelphia to provide school‑bus transportation and bus‑attendant services for schools that operate their own vehicles, covering roughly 1,000 eligible students. The District will retain oversight of driver qualifications, vehicle inspections, insurance, and reporting, while funding up to $42.3 M over a five‑year period. Six vendors are named, and the contract runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2031 with no renewal option. • Scope: Direct transportation and attendant services for charter, non‑public, and approved private schools within the district. • Budget: Aggregate ceiling of $42,293,312, funded from operating‑fund allocations FY 27‑FY 31. • Vendors: Six distinct entities (non‑profits and charter schools) will receive payments from the same pool; no per‑vendor caps are disclosed. • Performance: Emphasis on safety, uninterrupted service, compliance with district standards, and ongoing monitoring. • Procurement: Action item recommendation to the Board; no competitive bidding process described.