Bus Repair and Towing - DESE

The State of Missouri, specifically the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), is seeking bus repair and towing service providers through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation covering two specific locations: New Dawn School in Sikeston and Crowley Ridge School in Dexter. The procurement seeks vendors to provide comprehensive services for International and Chevrolet school buses, including hourly labor rates for repairs, percentage discounts on parts, oil change services, pick-up/delivery services, and towing services. Vendors must submit firm, fixed pricing for all service components, with rates to remain constant throughout the contract period. The solicitation requires detailed pricing submissions, including specific hourly labor rates, percentage discounts off manufacturer's list prices for parts, fixed total prices for oil changes, fixed pickup/delivery prices per bus, and fixed towing rates per mile. The bid period runs from February 3, 2017, to February 22, 2017, at 2:00 PM CST, with the contract term spanning March 10, 2017, through March 9, 2018. Submissions can be made electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing, with vendors required to complete and submit Exhibit A and other applicable exhibits.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified service requirements. The documents do not identify any incumbent contractors or specify existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Payment terms are established as Net 45 days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. While the solicitation does not explicitly state a total contract value or budget range, the scope suggests a localized service contract for school bus maintenance across two Missouri school locations. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing that covers labor, parts, oil changes, pick-up/delivery, and towing services for both International Type C and Chevrolet Van Chassis diesel buses. The contract includes provisions for firm, fixed pricing throughout the one-year term, indicating a stable pricing model for the selected service provider.