Bus Repair and Towing - DESE

The State of Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901700507) for bus repair and towing services targeting two specific school districts: New Dawn School in Sikeston and Crowley Ridge School in Dexter. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide comprehensive maintenance services for International Type C school buses and Chevrolet Van Chassis diesel buses, including labor for repairs, parts procurement, oil changes, pick-up and delivery services, and towing. Vendors are required to submit firm, fixed pricing for hourly labor rates, percentage discounts off manufacturer's list prices for parts, fixed total prices for oil changes, fixed prices for pick-up and delivery services per bus, and fixed prices per mile for towing services. The bid submission period opened on December 15, 2016, at 10:00 PM GMT and closed on January 5, 2017, at 8:00 PM GMT, with the contract term running from March 10, 2017, through March 9, 2018. Bidders must complete and submit Exhibit A and other applicable exhibits, with submission options including electronic submission through MissouriBUYS or hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all qualified vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms, and vendors must maintain their proposed pricing throughout the entire contract period. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement covers bus repair and maintenance services for two Missouri school districts. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing for a range of services, including labor, parts, oil changes, transportation, and towing, demonstrating the potential for a substantial service contract. The solicitation requires vendors to be capable of servicing both International and Chevrolet bus models with competitive, fixed pricing and the ability to perform services at the specified school locations in Sikeston and Dexter.