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Board moves to open bids for transportation contract after vendor cites rising costs
Summary
Whitehall staff told trustees upper management at the current vendor said costs have risen above the 12% renewal threshold, requiring the district to solicit bids; the board voted to open the five‑year contract to competitive bidding with a May 27 deadline.
Staff member (S2) advised the board that the district's long‑term transportation provider notified upper management it could not hold renewal costs within the 12% statutory renewal threshold and therefore the contract must be put out to bid. "It is necessary for us to put it out to bid. It's not a choice. We must do that," S2 said, and set a closing deadline of May 27 with bid documents to be posted on the district website.
Committee member (S5) moved to open the bidding process for the five‑year transportation contract and S2 seconded the motion; a subcommittee was discussed to review submissions. Staff said they would advertise locally and attempt to solicit multiple vendors. The board placed the motion and proceeded with the bidding timeline noted in the meeting record.
