First Student Selected for Multi-Year Bus Contract

Northwest R-I School District intends to finalize a multi-year transportation contract with First Student to provide student transportation services from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions. The agreement follows an RFP process and continues contracted bus services for the district.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

TRANSPORTATION

Contract term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029 with two additional one-year options

Renewal date

2029-06-30

Renewal

Initial three-year contract term with two one-year renewal options beyond June 30, 2029, contingent on Board approval and performance.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Northwestern R-I School District Agenda Regular Board of Education Meeting 2026-06-25

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by Northwestern R-I School District?

First Student was awarded this transportation contract by Northwestern R-I School District, as recorded on June 25, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Northwestern R-I School District Agenda Regular Board of Education Meeting 2026-06-25 (Agenda), dated June 25, 2026 from Northwestern R-I School District. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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