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Board approves purchase of six special-needs propane buses using EPA grant funds
Summary
The North Clackamas School District board unanimously approved buying six 24‑passenger propane buses with wheelchair lifts—at about $206,759 each—for roughly $1.24 million, funded via an EPA grant and procured through a Salem‑Keizer contract.
The North Clackamas School District 12 Board of Directors approved the purchase of six special‑needs, 24‑passenger propane buses equipped with wheelchair lifts during its Nov. 14 open session. The motion, moved by Director Tory McVay and seconded by Director April Dobson, passed unanimously, 5‑0.
"Tory McVay moved, April Dobson seconded the motion to approve the purchase of 6 Special Needs, 24‑passenger buses with wheelchair lifts at approximately $206,759.00 each from Western Bus Sales via Salem Keizer School District contract RFP 442, Amendment 5 for a total of approximately $1,240,554.00." The board record indicates the purchase will be paid using funds from an EPA grant. Board members asked questions about specifications and delivery timelines during the discussion, and no roll call objections were recorded.
The procurement uses an existing Salem‑Keizer School District contract (RFP 442, Amendment 5) and lists Western Bus Sales as the vendor. The board did not amend the dollar amounts during the meeting; figures were described as approximate in the motion. The board's approval completes the formal purchasing step; the district will proceed with vendor scheduling and logistics under the contract terms.
Next steps: staff will finalize purchase orders and manage delivery and outfitting for wheelchair lifts and special‑needs accommodations. No subsequent implementation timeline was specified in the meeting minutes.
