§ 15.1-30-11 — Transportation contract - Direct negotiation

1. Notwithstanding sections 15.1-30-06 and 15.1-30-12, a contract for the transportation
of students, originally bid by and let to a contractor, may be renewed:
a. Through direct negotiation between the board of a school district and the
contractor; or
b. Upon sealed bids.

2. If a contract is to be renewed through direct negotiation, the school board shall publish
notice in the official newspaper of the district, at least thirty days before the date of
renewal, and shall make a good-faith effort to obtain at least two written quotations for
the contract. The board shall maintain all quotations received on file for at least one
year after their receipt. The quotations are public information.
3. If any written quotations are received, the board may directly negotiate a contract,
provided:
a. The board shall conduct a public meeting regarding the contract;
b. The board provides at least seven days' notice of the public meeting regarding
the contract by publication in the official newspaper of the district; and
c. The public is given an opportunity to appear and comment at the public meeting.
4. All terms of the contract must be negotiated and agreed to in the public meeting.
5. If a contract is to be made upon the receipt of sealed bids, the board shall follow the
procedure set forth in section 15.1-30-06 for advertising and awarding the bids.