Beaver County School District-New School Bus

Beaver County School District is requesting bids for the purchase of one new school bus under ITB #27-190, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (MST) and public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day via Zoom. Submission is through the SciQuest online system or hand delivery to the District Office in a sealed envelope.

The scope is a 78-passenger Type D bus with a 273-inch wheelbase, model year 2024 chassis and 2025 body, manufactured in the USA and completely assembled and serviced for immediate operation upon delivery. Engine, transmission, suspension, and braking systems carry specific manufacturer and component requirements (Cummins L9 DSL 300 HP, Allison GEN 4 3000PTS 6-speed transmission). Safety equipment includes a 24/7 camera system with six cameras. The bus must include a two-year unlimited-mile warranty on the overall vehicle, a five-year unlimited-mile warranty for the Allison transmission, and a Cummins Protection Plan Plus covering 10 years and 200,000 miles. Proposed delivery date must be after July 1, 2026.

Evaluation weighs total proposed cost at 60%, proposed timeline at 10%, professional references at 10%, and quality at 20%. A minimum of three professional references is required, with preference given to references from K–12 school district bus purchases. Bidders must possess appropriate state and local licenses and required insurances as mandated by the State of Utah. Bid prices and fees must remain firm for 120 calendar days following bid receipt or until purchase completion. Inquiries should be directed to Rick Rose, Transportation Director, at 435-691-0540. Submissions through the Bonfire-SciQuest platform require vendor registration via the Utah Purchasing Portal.