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Hoosac Valley committee unanimously extends Dufour bus contract through June 30, 2027
Summary
The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee voted unanimously Jan. 13 to exercise a two‑year extension of its student-transportation contract with Dufour Escorted Tours, citing favorable rates and a plan to rebid services in 2027.
The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee voted unanimously Jan. 13 to extend its transportation contract with Dufour Escorted Tours through June 30, 2027, exercising Section 2.1 of the existing agreement.
Erika, who presented the business manager’s report, told the committee the current rates were favorable and provided a year‑over‑year cost breakdown. The committee approved a motion to extend the contract (motion by Erin Milne; second by Andy Przystanski) and directed Erika to send a letter to Dufour confirming the two‑year extension. Committee members noted the district will put the route out to bid again in 2027.
Why it matters: Extending the contract keeps current transportation arrangements in place while delaying a competitive procurement until 2027, a timeline the committee said allows staff to monitor costs and service continuity before seeking new bids.
Details: The minutes record Erika’s presentation of the contract extension request under S.C. Order 2502 and a unanimous vote to extend pursuant to Section 2.1 of the original contract. The minutes note that the district received a breakdown of costs by year but do not specify the dollar amounts for the extension or per-route rates; those figures were not included in the minutes.
Next steps: Staff will send the confirming letter to Dufour and prepare a rebid process to begin in 2027.
