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Wellesley Plans New Bid for School Bus Services

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Disclosed value
Just over $8 million for in-town routes over the five-year term; METCO transportation is an additional $3 million-plus
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Document date
Sep 16, 2026
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What it covers

Wellesley’s ongoing five-year school bus contract with Eastern Bus is in its final year, with in-town routes costing just over $8 million and METCO transportation adding more than $3 million. The district plans to bid the FY28 contract and is evaluating longer terms and electric-bus solutions.

Who holds it

Eastern Bus holds this transportation contract with Town of Wellesley. Its other public contracts on record include work for Cambridge School District and Somerville School District.

What happens next

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Contract details

Contract type
Transportation
Amount
Just over $8 million for in-town routes over the five-year term; METCO transportation is an additional $3 million-plus
Document date
September 16, 2026
Term
Five-year term; currently in its final year
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Source document
Wellesley Advisory Committee Minutes 2026-09-16 (Minutes)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the transportation contract by Town of Wellesley?

Eastern Bus was awarded this transportation contract by Town of Wellesley, as recorded on September 16, 2026. The contract value is Just over $8 million for in-town routes over the five-year term; METCO transportation is an additional $3 million-plus.

How much is the Eastern Bus contract with Town of Wellesley worth?

The Eastern Bus contract with Town of Wellesley is valued at Just over $8 million for in-town routes over the five-year term; METCO transportation is an additional $3 million-plus, covering transportation work.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Wellesley Advisory Committee Minutes 2026-09-16 (Minutes), dated September 16, 2026 from Town of Wellesley. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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What other contracts does Eastern Bus hold?

Eastern Bus may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

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