Prison Transport Bus, Automatic, 44 Passenger, 11 Rows, Non-Mounted Seats, 280 Inch Wheelbase, 8…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a contract to Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P. for the procurement of 33 Blue Bird prison transport buses (Model BBCV3507). The total contract value is $5.6 million, with each bus priced at $169,565.00. The vehicles are configured as automatic 44-passenger units featuring 11 rows of non-mounted seats, 280-inch wheelbase, 8-cylinder gasoline engines producing 335 horsepower, 280-amp alternators, phone intercom systems, and two auxiliary outlets. The purchase order was issued on June 1, 2026, with delivery scheduled for February 8, 2027, representing an approximate 250-day delivery timeline.

Performance of this contract involves delivery to statewide locations, with the initial delivery point designated as the Wynne Unit Tire Shop in Huntsville, Texas. Billing and accounts payable functions are directed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable office. The contract is designated as a term contract under agreement number 071-A2. As an instrumentality of the State of Texas, the purchasing agency is exempt from applicable sales tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).