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Meeting Date:
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6/21/2023 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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TRANSPORTATION
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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22.5 EXTENSION to Transportation Contracts for Summer 2023, with 0% C.P.I. increase, with the option to extend through 2024 SY: Regular Big Bus, Special Education in District, Special Education out of district, Activity/Late Buses, Charter Trips.
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District Goals:
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Goal 4 Support Student Needs Establish inclusive learning communities that support students with diverse social and
emotional needs for equitable student growth and development.
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Enclosure
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BOCS - Summer 2023-24 SY
Schedule A - Performance Based Contract Guidelines
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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As required Yonkers Public Schools Board of Education is requesting award the transportation contracts as per RFP#459-Category(Proposal) 6 - Summer 2023 transportation, for the following services: Big Bus In-District, Special Education In-District and Special Education Out of District transportation services with:
*First Student Inc
*VP Buses LLC
*Academy Bus Company Inc
*Royal Coach Bus
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Funding:
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Projected Amount not to Exceed: $2,918,322.00
*First Student Inc: $1,600,000.00
*VP Buses LLC: $180,000.00
*Academy Bus Company Inc: $220,000.00
*Royal Coach: $918,322.00
450.5142.100000.5542.B2307
450.5142.100000.5540.B2307
450.5142.100000.5540.B2300
450.5142.100000.5541.B2307
490.5241.22F270.2118.B2307
490.5160.24H100.5540.2307
and various grants
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS The Yonkers Public School District provides pupil transportation services. The State Education Department allows school districts to extend contracts with current contractors, as per RFP 459, for the Summer 2023 school year, with option to extend for an additional year through June 30,2024.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved : The transportation contracts totaling approximately $2,918,322.00 be awarded Summer 2023 transportation services which includes door to door van services with a monitor, wheelchair accessible vans (if applicable) Special Education related services/ intakes and General Education big bus services (charter trips) be awarded for Summer 2023 w/ option to extend for the following vendors:
First Student Inc, VP Buses LLC, Academy Bus Company Inc and Royal Coach.
And Be It Further Resolved: That in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts awarded, routes may be added, routes may be deleted and/or extended, allowing up to 40 days in the month of July and August 2023 and Saturdays if required and such modifications are hereby approved on condition that no such modification may exceed 10% of the contract price set forth above without prior approval of the Board of Education.
And Be It Further Resolved: Yonkers Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into the transportation contract negotiations and agreements for the 2023 summer school and charter trips. Including both public and private/parochial school students.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Andrew Miranda - Director of Transportation
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Signed By:
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Dr. Fenix Arias - Manager of Administration
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Signed By:
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Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
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Signed By:
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Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
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Signed By:
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Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
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Signed By:
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John Liszewski - Commissioner
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Signed By:
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Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
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Signed By:
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Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Dr. John Castanaro Moved, Member Lawrence Sykes seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS The Yonkers Public School District provides pupil transportation services. The State Education Department allows school districts to extend contracts with current contractors, as per RFP 459, for the Summer 2023 school year, with option to extend for an additional year through June 30,2024.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved : The transportation contracts totaling approximately $2,918,322.00 be awarded Summer 2023 transportation services which includes door to door van services with a monitor, wheelchair accessible vans (if applicable) Special Education related services/ intakes and General Education big bus services (charter trips) be awarded for Summer 2023 w/ option to extend for the following vendors:
First Student Inc, VP Buses LLC, Academy Bus Company Inc and Royal Coach.
And Be It Further Resolved: That in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts awarded, routes may be added, routes may be deleted and/or extended, allowing up to 40 days in the month of July and August 2023 and Saturdays if required and such modifications are hereby approved on condition that no such modification may exceed 10% of the contract price set forth above without prior approval of the Board of Education.
And Be It Further Resolved: Yonkers Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into the transportation contract negotiations and agreements for the 2023 summer school and charter trips. Including both public and private/parochial school students.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | |
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