NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

February 3, 2023

RE: NEWBERG PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES STARTING JULY 1, 2023 AND CONTINUING UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028.
OPENING DATE AND TIME: JANUARY 26, 2023 @ 1:00 PM PDT

The following proposers submitted proposals for the above solicitation:
FIRST STUDENT
MID COLUMBIA BUS COMPANY, INC.

The following proposers declined submission of a proposal for the above solicitation:
DURHAM TRANSPORTATION
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF AMERICA

Newberg Public Schools has completed its evaluations of the proposals received for this RFP according to criteria stated in the solicitations. The District has determined that the highest ranked responsive proposer is First Student. The recommendation will go before the Newberg Public School Board on February 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM PST for approval. A proposer may submit a formal written protest of this Intent to Award within seven (7) calendar days of the date of this notice pursuant to ORS 279B.410. Such protest must be submitted to the Director of Finance, Heather Bixby, Newberg Public Schools 714 E 6th Street, Newberg, OR 97132. No protest will be considered if not received within the seven (7) day window.

We would like to thank each Proposer for their time and effort in preparing a proposal. Please direct any questions or correspondence regarding this Notice to my attention.

Heather Bixby
Director of Finance
503.554.5000