School Buses (Statewide)

The New York State School Buses Statewide Contract (Group 40524, Award 23254) provides a comprehensive procurement mechanism for authorized users to acquire new Type A, C, and D school buses, along with associated optional equipment and additional options. The contract covers a wide range of school bus configurations, including various sizes ranging from 16 to 77 pupils, with options for different chassis and body manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford, Blue Bird, Freightliner, and IC Bus. The vehicle supports the procurement needs of educational institutions and government entities by offering flexibility in bus type, including conventional, front-engine, and rear-engine models, as well as alternative fuel options like electric vehicles.

The contract is managed by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Services and involves nine prime contractors: AT New York City, LLC; Factory Direct Bus Sales, Inc.; H.K. Truck Services, Inc.; JP Bus & Truck Repair LTD; Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.; Matthews Buses, Inc.; Nesco Bus and Truck Sales, Inc.; New York Bus Sales, LLC; and WNY Bus Parts, Inc. The statewide contract is valid from December 29, 2022, to December 28, 2027, covering all state agencies and political subdivisions in New York. Each contractor was awarded an individual commodity-type IDV (Individual Delivery Vehicle) with a unique contract number, allowing authorized users to procure school buses through multiple vendors.

The contract features multiple IDVs with individual awards to different contractors, each with its own pricing structure and bus offerings. Base prices for buses range from approximately $69,790 to $425,886, with some electric models priced up to $478,480. Contractors offer varying discounts between 1% and 22%, and the contract includes provisions for price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index (PPI). While there are no specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goal requirements, the contract provides a competitive and transparent procurement process. Authorized users can leverage these IDVs to purchase school buses, with the flexibility to compare pricing and seek the most economically advantageous options across the multiple awarded contractors.