Student Transportation Services - Parental Contracts

This award resolution authorizes the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority (LSTA) to provide comprehensive student transportation management services for non‑public schools within the Lakewood School District. The scope includes disbursing “aide‑in‑lieu” funds or directly procuring transportation for approximately 22,500 mandated students, at a fee of $1,000 per student, subject to verification by the Department of Revenue and Taxation. The contract aims to consolidate transportation oversight, generate cost savings estimated at $3‑4 million, and ensure consistent service delivery across the district’s non‑public schools. • Service Type: Management of transportation funding and/or direct procurement for non‑public school students. • Fee Structure: $1,000 per mandated student (≈ $22.5 M total contract value). • Procurement Method: Competitive Contracting (27 firms solicited, only LSTA responded). • Vendor: Lakewood Student Transportation Authority (sole responder, awarded after evaluation). • Expected Benefits: Streamlined administration, verified cost‑per‑student fee, projected district savings of $3‑4 M.