The School Board of Charlotte County, Florida, awarded a contract for charter bus services to five vendors: Academy Bus, LLC, All Around Charters, Inc., Florida Trails, Inc. (dba: Annett Bus Lines), Sarasota Coach Lines, and All Aboard Charters. The contract period is from May 2016 to May 2017, with the option for renewal. The vendors are required to provide professional and reliable charter bus services as needed and scheduled by each school site district-wide. The contract includes specifications, terms, and conditions that must be met by the vendors. Some key points include:
• Providing certificate of insurance stating the School Board of Charlotte County, Florida, as an additional insured
• Ensuring staff possesses a current Jessica Lunsford/background badge on school property
• Complying with the terms and conditions of the contract
The contract is worth an estimated amount, but the exact value is not specified in the documents.