Student Transportation Services (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Nov 12, 2026
Provide student transportation for daily school commutes, field trips, and other school activities.
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City
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Seattle
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
50,773
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
5307710
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
108
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
6,303.68
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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This contract, RFP022242B, is for student transportation services between Seattle School District No. 1 and Zum Services, Inc., for an initial term from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2025, with options for two one-year renewals. The agreement specifies an amount not to exceed $39,500,000 for the first year of the contract. It outlines the scope of work, including the provision of up to 355 buses and unit-based pricing for various service categories, and emphasizes safety, technology integration, and a commitment to carbon neutrality.
This contract outlines professional development and consultation services on foundational theories and practices of Ethnic Studies, including Critical Race Theory, Culturally Sustaining and Disruptive Pedagogies, and Ethnic Studies Praxis, provided by Washington Ethnic Studies Now to Franklin High School staff. The services consist of 9 two-hour sessions and additional facilitation support, totaling $5,750.00, to be delivered between May 8, 2024, and August 31, 2024.
This contract outlines the provision of alternative student transportation services by EverDriven Technologies, LLC to Seattle Public Schools. The services, effective from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2026, include various vehicle types, personnel support, and specific invoicing and reporting procedures. Pricing is based on unit rates for trips, mileage, and additional services, with annual adjustments. The agreement also details extensive safety standards, driver requirements, communication protocols, and general contract conditions. The total annual cost for alternative student transportation services across all awarded vendors is capped at $10,450,000, but this specific contract with EverDriven does not have a guaranteed total amount.
This contract, RFQ042339-3, is an agreement between Seattle School District No. 1 and Zum Services, Inc. for alternative student transportation services. The contract is effective from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2026, with potential extensions. Compensation is based on unit prices per trip, as detailed in Exhibit E and Zum's proposal summaries, with payments issued per purchase order. The agreement outlines the scope of work, communication protocols, personnel requirements, and includes general conditions and pricing structures for various vehicle types and services.
This contract (RFQ042339-1) establishes an agreement between Seattle School District No. 1 and EverDriven Technologies, LLC for alternative student transportation services. Effective August 6, 2023, and extending through August 31, 2026, the contract outlines the scope of services, compensation based on unit prices, and general terms and conditions. EverDriven will provide various vehicle types and personnel support, with detailed pricing for trips, mileage, and additional services. The agreement is part of a broader District initiative for alternative transportation, with an overall program budget of up to $10,450,000 annually across multiple vendors.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Seattle Public Schools
The workgroup meeting focused on reviewing potential changes to the 2026-27 Weighted Staffing Standards (WSS) formula. Key discussions included analyzing Assistant Principal and office support staff stability, specifically examining allocation thresholds and school funding data. The committee also evaluated the reallocation of discretionary funds, including proposals to consolidate multilingual textual material and translation funding into the general per-pupil discretionary pool to potentially address funding disparities for elementary schools.
The workgroup reviewed the district's school funding model policy and procedures to prepare recommendations for the upcoming school year. Discussions focused on potential updates to the Weighted Staffing Standards formula, alignment with the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, and integration with ongoing resource analysis projects. Key issues identified for further evaluation included assistant principal stability, transparent Career and Technical Education funding, resources for multilingual education, principal retention, and the implementation of predictable discretionary funding to reduce mid-year staffing shifts.
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The workgroup reviewed potential changes to the staffing formula for the upcoming school year. Discussions included new processes for transparency in Career and Technical Education (CTE) staff allocations, the drafting of a memo to the Superintendent regarding key topics such as multilingual funding and assistant principal allocations, and feedback on school administrative capacity. The group also reviewed adjustments to staffing guidelines, budget balancing strategies, and the potential for full-time athletic director positions.
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