IFB - Electric School Buses Type D & C

The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) Transportation Division issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) on March 20, 2026, with proposals due April 2, 2026, for the purchase of four electric school buses: two Type D buses with 81-passenger capacity and two Type C buses with 33-passenger capacity featuring three wheelchair-accessible positions. Bidders must submit all questions in writing through the Bonfire/U3P platform or during a mandatory pre-bid site visit, with official answers provided only through Bonfire/U3P or authorized addenda; the solicitation will result in a single-bidder contract award. The Type D buses must meet specifications including electric power with minimum 240kWh battery capacity, 24/7 eight-channel camera systems, Motorola two-way radios, child reminder systems, air conditioning, LED lighting, and both Level III DC and Level II AC charging capability. The Type C buses must meet identical mandatory requirements with the addition of ADA-compliant wheelchair lifts accommodating three positions. All goods must be shipped F.O.B. destination within five days of purchase order receipt, with the contractor bearing all transportation costs and liability until final inspection and acceptance by the District, which maintains a 30-day inspection and acceptance period. Bids must be submitted electronically through Bonfire/U3P by the specified closing date and time, with bidders required to include base bids, alternate bids, bid bonds, licensing documentation, and any other materials required by the bid documents. The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the Utah Procurement Code, with SLCSD reserving the right to request best and final offers during the evaluation process.

The solicitation documents do not indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on bidder type beyond standard compliance requirements. All contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements for employee work eligibility, register with the Status Verification System, and certify non-debarment status in accordance with Utah procurement regulations; failure to comply constitutes material breach. Vendors may propose exceptions to specifications if alternatives meet or exceed requirements, though all exceptions require prior SLCSD approval. All contracts are governed by Utah state law with venue in Salt Lake City's Third Judicial District Court, and contractors must maintain records for six years post-payment while allowing state and federal auditors access at no additional cost. The solicitation documents do not identify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials; vendors are instructed that SLCSD does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities under any awarded contract.