Multi-State Volume Purchasing

AEPA serves public agency members through a continuous effort to explore and solve present and future purchasing needs. State members work to secure multi-state volume purchasing contracts with benefits that are measureable, cost-effective and continuously exceed our state member’s expectations.

We are pleased to offer significant savings on everything it takes to run a school or office.

The contract categories listed below offer the best prices on quality products and services based on the needs of 25 million students across the nation.

Purchasing Categories - Multi-State Volume Purchasing - AEPA Coop

First Student

Contact: Gregg Prettyman
Work Phone: 760-405-7171 Website: https://firststudentinc.com/

Biography

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.

Notes

BID 2026

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

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