Equalis Group
A cooperative purchasing organization that provides contracts competitively solicited by public agencies for a wide array of products and services.
Contract Information
Contract Number: R10-1149A
Contract Terms: 05.01.2023 – 04.30.2026
Renewable Through: 04.30.2028
Contract Description
This cooperative contract with Equalis Group and Region 10 Education Service Center based in Texas can be used in all 50 states. Equalis Group is a Member-Driven, Supplier-Centric organization that embodies the power of partnership. Equalis develops and administers a diverse portfolio of cooperative purchasing programs that cover a wide range of products and services and provide members with a legal and compliant exemption to the bid/request for proposals (RFP) process.
Available Products
Specific to alternative student transportation, First Student offers a universal driver training platform, transportation services (including but not limited to special needs, McKinney-Vento, and hard to serve trips), transportation route coverage, transportation technology (including tracking, scheduling and parent/faculty communications), coxmpliant vehicles, and compliance with current state education regulations.
Additional value propositions include EV consulting, operational and fleet assessment, fleet maintenance, routing services, and driver and safety training, which can be priced upon request.
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