1. Student Transportation Services
RFP Discussion

2. Student Transportation Services – History
Current services are being provided by Durham School Services
In 2001, Northwest ISD began utilizing contracted services for Student Transportation
In 2011, Northwest ISD solicited proposals and the Board of Trustees awarded a five year agreement (renewed annually) to Durham School Services
Now, in 2016, the five year agreement is ending

3. Comparison from 2011 to 2016 2011 – Number of Routes
By passenger size of bus
20 and smaller – 2
21-47 passenger – 23
48-72 passenger – 69
73 plus passenger – 4
Total routes
By passenger size of bus
20 and smaller – 0
21-47 passenger – 30
48-72 passenger – 116
73 plus passenger – 4
Total routes

4. Request for Proposals 2016 – Goals
To reflect the change in size and scope since 2011
To continue with 2-Tier Bus schedule
To provide Northwest ISD with a standard, current fleet that will meet the growing needs of the district
To establish a contract with the framework to accommodate a rapidly growing district
To establish performance measures for number of drivers, and on-time performance

5. Request for Proposals 2016
RFP # for Student Transportation Services was issued February 25, 2016
A Pre-Bid meeting occurred on March 7, 2016
The RFP closed on March 22, 2016
District administration has been evaluating the responses received, scoring them against the criteria and weights that were listed in the RFP

6. Requests for Proposals 2016
Currently, clarification of terms and conditions and negotiations are being conducted
A recommendation for award will be brought to the April 25, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting
End Result will be a contract established for NISD students to be safely delivered, on time

7. Requests for Proposals 2016
DISCUSSION