Diesel Conventional Type C Buses

Parkway School District in Missouri is seeking competitive bids for a one-time purchase of twelve 2026 model year diesel conventional Type C school buses, each with a 65-passenger capacity and a wheelbase not exceeding 259 inches. The procurement is being conducted through the Parkway School District Bonfire Portal, with bids due on December 22, 2025, at 12:30 PM CST, and a bid opening scheduled for 1:00 PM CST via Google Meet. Key specifications include a Cummins B 6.7L diesel engine with 260 horsepower, Allison 2500 automatic transmission, and comprehensive safety features such as a five-camera digital video recording system with GPS, two stop arms with crossing control arm, and specific heating and air conditioning systems. Vendors must meet all applicable Federal regulations, Missouri Revised Statutes, EPA and CARB standards, and provide manufacturer's warranties, operator and maintenance training, and service software with one-year licenses. The District will evaluate bids based on the "lowest and best" criteria, considering factors such as specification compliance, vendor capability, prior experience, and financial strength.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with several mandatory requirements, including participation in the federal E-Verify work authorization program for all employees, submission of a Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit, and providing documentation of E-Verify participation. The District plans to trade in seven existing buses against the new purchase and will not pay for buses prior to July 1, 2026. Completed buses must be delivered to the District's facility in Chesterfield, Missouri, prior to July 30, 2026, with potential liquidated damages of $25 per weekday (maximum $1,000 per bus) for deliveries after August 1, 2026. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of twelve school buses with comprehensive specifications and requirements. The contract will remain effective for one year or until all specified equipment is supplied, with the District retaining the right to extend the agreement for one additional month under the same terms and conditions.