Coach Bus Purchase

Denmark Technical College, located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, is seeking to procure one pre-owned Type C Diesel engine coach transit bus through a state procurement process managed by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority's Office of State Procurement. The solicitation requires a bus capable of accommodating a minimum of 54 passengers, with specific requirements including a chassis no older than a 2019 model and maximum mileage of 100,000 miles. Vendors must submit bids online by August 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with all questions due by August 15, 2025. The bus must fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and 2015 National Congress on Pupil Transportation Specifications, and must be delivered within 30 days after receipt of the purchase order to the college's address in Denmark, SC. Evaluation will likely focus on meeting the detailed bus specifications, with particular attention to the vehicle's age, mileage, mechanical condition, and overall compliance with the solicitation's comprehensive requirements.

The procurement encourages minority business participation and includes specific tax considerations for nonresident bidders. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation provides a detailed pre-owned bus evaluation form with a condition rating scale ranging from Excellent to Fair, which will be critical in assessing potential submissions. Contractors must complete a standardized form detailing the bus's mileage, model, year, condition, and any additional options or defects. The procurement appears to have no strict set-aside designations beyond the minority business participation encouragement, suggesting a competitive bidding process open to various qualified vendors. The expected award posting date is September 30, 2025, indicating a relatively quick turnaround from bid submission to contract award. The single line item procurement suggests this is a straightforward, direct purchase intended to meet the college's specific transportation needs with a precisely specified pre-owned vehicle.