Common use of School Bus Operations Clause in Contracts

School Bus Operations. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(F) and 49 CFR Part 605, the CONTRACTOR agrees that it and all its subcontractors will: (1) engage in school transportation operations in competition with private school transportation operators only to the extent permitted by an exception provided by 49 U.S.C. 5323 (f) and implementing regulations, and (2) comply with requirements of 49 CFR part 605 before providing any school transportation using equipment or facilities acquired with Federal assistance awarded by FTA and authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 or Title 23 U.S.C. for transportation projects. The CONTRACTOR understands that the requirements of 49 CFR part 605 will apply to any school transportation it provides, that the definitions of 49 CFR part 605 apply to any school transportation agreement, and a violation of this Agreement may require corrective measures and the imposition of penalties, including debarment from the receipt of further Federal assistance for transportation.