School Bus Transportation Services

The contract is for school bus transportation services for Topeka Public Schools. The services include transportation for students to and from school, as well as for extracurricular activities. The contract was awarded to four different vendors: Durham School Services, North America Central School Bus, Student Transportation of America, and First Student. The contract has a total value of over $40 million over 10 years. The scope of work includes providing buses, drivers, and maintenance for the buses. • The contract has a 12-year bus replacement plan with a 5-year renewal option. • The vendors will provide a combination of new and used buses. • The contract includes an option for the district to own the facility and for the vendors to provide utilities. • The contract has a total value of over $40 million over 10 years. • The vendors will provide transportation services for students to and from school, as well as for extracurricular activities.