School Bus Service

The School Bus Service state-wide contract administered by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides comprehensive transportation services for educational and governmental entities. The vehicle covers a range of transportation solutions including school bus services, charter transportation, and specialized transit options such as ADA-approved handicap buses, limousine services, and taxi/van transportation. Leveraging multiple UNSPSC and NIGP codes, the contract enables procuring entities to access diverse transportation needs across road, rail, and urban transit categories, with services designed to accommodate short-term trips, extended journeys, and various passenger capacity requirements.

The contract features two prime contractors: First Student and Go Riteway Bus Service, both awarded through a competitive solicitation process effective July 1, 2022, with an initial one-year term and four potential automatic renewals. Geographic coverage extends statewide within Wisconsin, with potential service capabilities beyond state boundaries. The vehicle is optional and potentially piggybackable for UW System institutions, state agencies, and municipalities. Pricing structures are competitively established, with First Student offering hourly rates of $70.00, a $210.00 minimum charge, and $3.25 per mile, while Go Riteway provides rates of $30 per hour and $2 per mile, with a $250 minimum charge. Price escalations are capped at the annual inflation rate, ensuring predictable cost management for participating entities.