BID -FY26-27 Bristol Aggie 14 Passenger Multi- Functional School Activity Buses

Bristol County Agricultural High School in Massachusetts is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 14-passenger multi-functional school activity buses (MFSAB). The school seeks bids for two new MFSAB vehicles with an optional purchase of up to two additional units at the same unit price. The vehicles must be 2025 model year or newer and include specifications such as a 6.6L V-8 gasoline engine, 14-passenger seating capacity, comprehensive safety features, LED lighting, backup camera, air conditioning, and heating systems. Sealed bids must be submitted by 9:00 AM on June 8, 2026, with public opening at 9:45 AM on the same day at Bristol County Agricultural High School's business office. Written questions must be submitted by June 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with anticipated delivery on or before August 15, 2026. Bidders must specify delivery time in days from award and provide standard manufacturer warranties for both chassis and body, with a five percent bid deposit requirement that may be submitted as a certified check, cash, or bid bond. Payment shall be made upon delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the vehicles, and all bids must remain firm for 90 days following the opening date.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are indicated in the procurement documents. The school has offered optional trade-in opportunities for three used vehicles (two 2011 Ford E150s and one 2014 Chevy van), with bidders permitted to submit separate trade-in values; however, award will be based on total bid price rather than net of trade-in value. Bidders must submit certificates of non-collusion, hold harmless agreements, federal debarment certification, and state tax certification as part of their proposals. The procurement is conducted under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the documentation. The school reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities as deemed in its best interest.