Bus_Bid_#2022-08.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2022-08 issued by Murfreesboro City Schools for the procurement of one 90-passenger transit-style school bus. The bid was released on November 9, 2022, with electronic bid submissions required through OpenGov by November 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The bid requires delivery of a new 2022 or later model transit-style school bus with 90-passenger seating capacity, guaranteed delivery within 30 days of order. The specification sheet outlines detailed requirements for the bus, including chassis, body, engine, transmission, electrical systems, safety features, and accessories.

The bid specifies comprehensive warranty terms, including 12 to 24 months bumper-to-bumper coverage, 5-year/100,000-mile engine warranty, and 7-year unlimited miles transmission warranty. The bus must meet all current Tennessee state and federal school bus standards, with pricing to remain effective for 90 calendar days from the bid award date. The successful bidder will be required to provide service training, a parts stock list, and include features such as air conditioning, LED lighting, emergency exits, and specific interior and exterior configurations. The bid also requires compliance with various regulatory standards, including Davis-Bacon Act, Fair Wage and Hour Laws, and National Labor Relations Act.