ADDENDUM: #2 Pupil Transportation Supplemental Services

Agency:	White Plains Public Schools
State:	New York
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Jun 2, 2026
Due Date:	Jun 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026

White Plains Public Schools

EDUCATION HOUSE

FIVE HOMESIDE LANE

WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10605

914-422-2072 (P)

914-422-2297 (F)

Toni Russo

PURCHASING AGENT

tonirusso@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

ADDENDUM #2 RFP- PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTAL OOD

AND VAN SERVICES

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

The following questions were received from proposers with the response in red:

Question 1:

Please provide a copy of each current vendor’s current Collective Bargaining

Agreement (CBA). The district does not maintain a copy of our vendors CBA

Question 2:

Is the District currently facing driver shortages? If so, please explain. Our vendor

is not facing a driver shortage

Question 3:

Do the District and school administrators currently have access to a dashboards

to track:

a. real-time bus location data Yes (ZONAR)

b. accurate ETA information Yes (ZONAR)

c. real-time ridership data? Yes (RFID cards)

Question 4:

Please provide the breakdown of the 20 vs 30 pax buses. 10 20 pass 3 30 pass

Question 5:

Are route assignments dedicated / consistent or as-needed? Dedicated

Question 6:

Does the school district or local municipality, etc. own or are party to

any properties that may be suitable for the contracted school

bus operations, that they could lease or make available to operate the service, if

so can you provide details? Not at this time – district is actively looking for bus

parking

Question 7:

Is summer transportation in scope? The proposal checklist, the performance-

bond section, and the add/delete clause all reference a "summer

transportation contract" and 30 summer days, but Appendix A and the cost forms

only cover September–June. If summer is required, please provide the summer

route list and a summer cost form, or confirm regular school year pricing applies

to summer work. This is for September to June only.

Question 8:

Please provide starting wages for monitors and drivers. N/A

Question 9:

Please provide current route schedules. These are anticipated new routes for the

district

Question 10:

For competitive pricing, please provide current WC bus pricing. $698.06 per WC

van

Question 11:

What service issues or pain points has the District experienced under the current

contract, and where does the District see opportunities

for improvement or greater efficiency? Vehicle shortage & delays we are looking

to improve bus service

Question 12:

What type of student identification card, and additional equipment if any, does

the district currently use / provide for student ridership tracking and

verification. RFID cards swipe on/off

Question 13:

What is the exact breakdown of 18/20 vs 28/30 capacity buses required out of

the 13 total? See above

If you have any questions regarding this addendum, please email me at:

tonirusso@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

Thank you,

Toni Russo

Purchasing Supervisor

White Plains Public Schools

5 Homeside Lane

White Plains, NY 10605

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