An Act relative to competitive bidding for school transportation
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to require school districts in Massachusetts to use competitive bidding processes when contracting for school transportation services. Currently, many districts use negotiated contracts, and this legislation aims to increase transparency and potentially lower costs through a more open bidding system. The bill would establish guidelines and requirements for these competitive bidding processes. It intends to ensure that districts are obtaining the best possible value for their transportation services.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts to use competitive bidding for school transportation contracts.
- Establishes guidelines for the competitive bidding process.
- Specifies criteria for evaluating bids.
- Addresses potential issues related to equitable access to transportation services.
- Mandates transparency in the bidding process.
Who is affected
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Students and families reliant on school transportation
- Transportation service providers
Notable changes
- Shifts from negotiated contracts to competitive bidding.
- Introduces a standardized process for evaluating transportation contracts.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
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