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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. IW244519 for the procurement of electric school buses (ESBs) to support the state's sustainability and clean energy initiatives for public school transportation. This solicitation requires vendors to supply electric school buses that meet specific technical performance standards and specifications. Key deliverables include electric buses with a minimum battery range of at least 150 miles per charge, compatibility with standard charging infrastructure, compliance with federal safety standards, and comprehensive warranty coverage for battery systems and drivetrain components. Evaluation criteria emphasize total cost of ownership, including acquisition price, operational costs, and maintenance expenses over the contract term. The procurement was posted on March 24, 2026, with a proposal due date of March 31, 2026, providing bidders with a one-week window to prepare and submit their responses. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to meet the established baseline performance standards and possess the capacity to deliver vehicles that satisfy the outlined specifications and safety requirements.

While specific set-aside designations or restrictions regarding disadvantaged enterprises are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement supports Texas's commitment to fleet electrification and environmental compliance with funding sourced through state education appropriations and potential federal grant programs supporting clean transportation initiatives. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the materials provided. The procurement establishes clear performance benchmarks for evaluating vendor proposals, though the specific contract award value, budget range, and total quantities of electric school buses being procured are not disclosed in the available exhibit documents. Interested vendors should review both the technical specifications outlined in Exhibit B and the disclaimer documentation to ensure full compliance with all solicitation requirements prior to submission.