AEPA is a national cooperative of education purchasing professionals representing lead agencies in their respective states.

Currently, AEPA consists of 31 member states who competitively bid contracts that are tailored to meet each state’s specific legal requirements. Awarded contracts are available statewide and facilitated by one cooperative member agency acting as the contract administrator. They will help you with any questions regarding the contract and provide any support documentation you need in order to purchase off the contract.

Please note that contracts are also available in non-member states through piggyback contract options. Download a complete member contact listing.

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EverDriven

Contact: Steph Sanders Work Phone: 804-833-1353 Website: http://www.everdriven.com
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EverDriven delivers modern student-centered transportation that’s safe, consistent, and built for those who need it most. EverDriven specializes in transporting students across a wide range of needs — from everyday support to the most complex circumstances — including students with disabilities, students experiencing housing instability, and other high-need populations. Serving more than 800 districts across 36 states, the company completed over 2 million trips last year, 99.99% of them accident-free with 100% safety compliance. EverDriven’s deeply human, fully compliant, and AI-powered approach helps districts get students on the road in hours, not days, while maintaining consistent, high-trust rides that complement traditional yellow bus fleets. For more information, visit everdriven.com.

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BID 2026

Bid recommended for approval in December 2025. Contract and extensions possible through March 2030.

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First Student

Contact: Gregg Prettyman Work Phone: 760-405-7171 Website: https://firststudentinc.com/
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First Student, Inc. is the largest provider of school transportation services in North America, trusted by thousands of school districts across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company operates a fleet of more than 44,000 school buses, transporting approximately 5 million students daily. It also provided other services including home-to-school transportation, special-needs transportation (alternative student transportation), field trips, and charter bus rentals.

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BID 2026

Bid recommended for approval in December 2025. Contract and extensions possible through March 2030.

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Highland Fleets

Contact: Zach Perlstein Work Phone: (518) 810-4706 Website: https://highlandfleets.com/
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Highland Electric Fleets is North America’s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service. Founded in 2019, Highland partners with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators to make the transition to electric fleets simple and affordable. Highland proudly serves as the Official Electric School Bus Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. From pioneering vehicle-to-grid technology to managing some of the nation’s largest electric school bus fleets, Highland delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support local communities and drive the future of transportation. Learn more at highlandfleets.com.

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BID 2026

Bid recommended for approval in December 2025.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2030.

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