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Board declines to approve three-year bus contract extension; staff to solicit bids
Summary
After reviewing a proposed three-year extension with Davis Bus Line/Lamers (approximately a 40% increase), the board made no motion to approve the extension; administration said it will solicit bids and present options at the June meeting.
The board discussed a proposed three‑year extension of the district’s transportation contract with Davis Bus Line/Lamers that administration described as representing roughly a 40% increase versus the existing contract. Administration said the vendor had previously partnered with Rightway but that Rightway’s partnership dissolved; Lamers said it would require a three‑year commitment to invest in newer buses.
Members questioned vendor stability and argued the district should test the market. Several trustees said going out to bid promptly could produce competitive pricing; district staff reported contact from two nearby vendors willing to prepare bids quickly. When the chair asked for a motion to approve the three‑year extension, no motion was made and the board did not approve the contract. Administration stated that, per prior committee direction, staff will place an RFP out to bid immediately (the administration said it could solicit bids by the next board meeting). No formal contract award was made at the May meeting.
Trustees asked staff to review service levels and fleet age proposed by vendors and to report comparative daily rates if available. The board did not adopt any contract extension at the meeting and will consider bid results at a future meeting.
