New Multifunction School Activity Bus RFP - FY 24

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a new 14-passenger multifunction school activity bus for the Advanced Technology Academy in Dearborn, Michigan, covering the jurisdictions of Wayne County and Dearborn City for fiscal year 2024. The Request for Proposal (RFP) specifies that the bus must be a 2023 or newer Ford E-350 model, or a pre-owned bus with under 30,000 miles, with a white exterior color and lettering/numbering per the school's requirements. The bus must have a gasoline engine and meet various safety and warranty standards. Bidders are required to provide pricing for the bus, delivery costs, warranty details, and the anticipated delivery date. Proposals are due by March 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM, and the Academy anticipates awarding the contract by April 17, 2024, with delivery and invoicing required by June 14, 2024.

The RFP does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total base bid for a new multifunction school activity bus and the total alternate bid for a pre-owned bus are both listed as $0, but no other budget or award value information is provided.