14 & 36 Passenger School Buses

The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD), a state agency located in Travis County, is seeking to procure three school buses through a competitive sealed bidding process via Invitation for Bid (IFB) 6-391-001. The procurement specifically requires two 14-passenger and one 36-passenger 2026 Integrated Conventional School Buses, with detailed technical specifications aligned with the 2018 Texas School Bus Specification document. Required bus features include diesel engines with 200-240 horsepower, automatic 6-speed transmission, comprehensive safety systems such as collision mitigation, LED lighting, 12-channel camera systems, specific air conditioning capacities, speed governors set at 65 mph, and integrated child restraint seating. Bids must be submitted electronically to purchasing@tsd.texas.gov or via sealed mail by November 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with bid responses required to remain firm for 30 days from the due date. The State reserves the right to award based on low line-item bid, low total of line items, or any combination that provides the best value, and retains discretion to reject any or all bid items.

The solicitation indicates no probable Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting opportunities for this procurement. Bidders must comply with extensive state-mandated certifications, including antitrust compliance, Texas bidder status, child support obligations, debarment status, and human trafficking prohibitions. All goods will be subject to inspection and testing upon delivery, with costs borne by the respondent if products fail to meet specifications, and the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply at delivery. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves the purchase of three school buses with individual unit pricing to be submitted by bidders. The contract will commence upon issuance and automatically expire upon delivery and final acceptance by TSD transportation personnel. Successful bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, manually sign bid responses, and ensure timely submission to be considered for the contract award.