May 19, 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 #1 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:
Would the District be interested in bids for cost-effective alternative transportation
solutions using sedans and SUVs as a supplement when smaller vehicles can most
efficiently meet transportation needs on an as-needed basis? Yes.
Question 2:
In order to offer the most price-competitive and cost-effective solution, our pricing is not
based on a traditional per-day or per-hour bus route model. Instead, pricing consists of a
base fee plus a per-mile fee. May proposals reflect this pricing structure so that costs are
evaluated appropriately. Pricing must be per bus/day.
Question 3:
In order to assist proposers in offering competitive pricing, please provide the following,
if available:
• Current and or previous contractor(s) Durham School Service / National Express /
We Drive U
• Current contractor rates van $664.82 daily monitor $198 daily
Question 4:
Please provide historical and/or estimated information for the following by vehicle type:
• Monthly ridership big bus 68-72% vans 87-92%
• Average number of riders per one-way trip 3-5
• Number of one-way trips per month all students are provided (HTS)
transportation to and from school.
• Average mileage per one-way trip 22 miles per trip estimated
• Total trip mileage per month 17,000 estimated
Question 5:
What are the current and projected transportation budgets, the estimated annual contract
value, and the historical spending? $13,752,010 / $1,912,071 / $10,000,000
If you have any questions regarding this addendum, please email me at:
tonirusso@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Thank you,
Toni Russo
Toni Russo
Purchasing Supervisor
White Plains Public Schools
5 Homeside Lane
White Plains, NY 10605