Durham Public Schools RFP#179-2425-259

Transportation Services Contract with Multiple Vendors

The Durham Public Schools (DPS) Transportation Department has awarded contracts for transportation services to three vendors: Burrell Transit, Johnson Driving Academy, and Sheilas Transportation. These contracts are intended to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for students to and from school, helping to alleviate overcrowded buses and reduce late arrivals. The contracts cover a three-year term and are funded through state and local sources, with a total budget of $433,000 and projected vendor contracts totaling $300,000 annually. The award follows DPS Policy 6450 (Purchase of Services) and was based on bids received for RFP#179-2425-259. The contracts are within the yearly operating budget of the Transportation Department. The award is notable for involving multiple private contractors to support school transportation services in Durham, NC.

Description

Durham Public Schools awarded contracts to three vendors for transportation services for the 2025-2028 school years. The vendors are Burrell Transit, Johnson Driving Academy, and Sheilas Transportation. The contracts assist the Transportation Department to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation, alleviating overcrowded buses and reducing late arrivals. The total budget for contracted services is $433,000 (State and Local), with projected vendor contracts totaling $300,000 annually, all within the yearly operating budget.

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