Barrow County Board of Education in Georgia is requesting bids on up to 40 Type C passenger school buses—30 units with 72-passenger capacity and up to 10 units with 54-passenger capacity and wheelchair lift—with proposals due August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time submitted via email to christina.obryant@barrow.k12.ga.us with subject line "BCSS-SCHOOLBUS-FY27." Both bus types must meet current Georgia State Board of Education and Federal School Bus Specifications. The 54-passenger...
Murfreesboro City Schools is seeking to procure one 90-passenger transit-style school bus through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2022-08, released on November 9, 2022, with electronic bid submissions required by November 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The procurement specifically requires a new 2022 or later model bus with comprehensive specifications, including detailed requirements for chassis, body, engine, transmission, electrical systems, safety features, and accessories. Key deliverables include a bus with 90-passenger seating capacity, guaranteed delivery within 30 days of order, and mandatory compliance with current Tennessee state and federal school bus standards. The bus must feature air conditioning, LED lighting, emergency exits, and specific interior and exterior configurations. Warranty requirements are extensive, encompassing 12 to 24 months bumper-to-bumper coverage, a 5-year/100,000-mile engine warranty, and a 7-year unlimited miles transmission warranty. Pricing must remain effective for 90 calendar days from the bid award date, and the successful bidder will be required to provide service training and a parts stock list.
While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the bid requires compliance with various federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, Fair Wage and Hour Laws, and National Labor Relations Act. The contract terms include comprehensive insurance requirements, with the contractor needing to maintain general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, automotive insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. Murfreesboro City Schools is exempt from state sales tax and will issue a tax exemption certificate. The sample agreement indicates potential for contract extension and provides for mutual termination with 30-day notice. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single school bus with associated lettering and signage, suggesting a significant but focused investment in transportation infrastructure. The bid form allows dealers to submit detailed pricing, including all associated costs for services, parts, labor, accessories, delivery, freight, and standard equipment.