116.25.B7 Extracurricular Student Transportation Services

This contract is for extracurricular student transportation services, including field trips, after-school events, and other non-home to school transportation services. The contract is between the Howard County Public School System and Mellor’s Bus Service, Inc. The vendor will provide school buses and drivers for the services, and the contract has a term of four years with an option to renew for an additional two years. The contract value is estimated to be around $2.4 million over the term of the contract. Some key points about the contract include: • The vendor will provide pupil transportation on the days and during the times and hours set forth in the schedule(s) provided by the Superintendent/designee. • The vendor will ensure that the vehicle operator does not unnecessarily deviate from the assigned route without the approval of HCPSS. • The vendor will provide drivers and attendants qualified under federal and state laws and regulations to drive a school bus. • The vendor will comply with all federal, state, and local law, ordinances, and legally enforceable rules and regulations applicable to its activities and obligations under this agreement.