School bus

Davison Community Schools in Genesee County, Michigan, is seeking sealed bids for two pre-owned Type C/Conventional school buses with wheelchair lifts. The procurement requires buses that are 2021 or newer models with less than 80,000 miles and a passenger capacity ranging from 24-51 passengers plus 1-5 wheelchair positions. Specific technical requirements include a Cummins 250HP diesel engine, automatic transmission, air brakes with ABS, 10,000-lb front axle capacity, 19,800-lb rear axle capacity, air ride suspension, 80k BTU air conditioning, electric entrance door, LED interior lights, and Q'Straint Q-8100 Series wheelchair tie-downs. The bid solicitation was posted on February 3, 2025, with sealed bids due on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Cardinal Center, located at 1490 N. Oak Rd., Davison, MI 48423. Interested bidders can obtain bid documents by contacting the Cardinal Center at (810) 591-0808 or emailing ckuzinski@davisonschools.org. The school district reserves a 30-day evaluation period after bid opening and maintains the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

The procurement opportunity does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Each bid submission requires two critical documents: an Iran Sanctions Form certifying the bidder is not an "Iran Linked Business" under Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012, and a notarized Familial Disclosure Affidavit declaring any familial relationships between the bidder and school district employees or board members. False certifications regarding Iran sanctions can result in significant civil penalties up to $250,000 or twice the contract amount, plus investigation costs and attorney fees. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid specifications suggest a competitive procurement process for high-quality, pre-owned school buses with advanced accessibility features. The procurement is specifically for Davison Community Schools and is limited to the jurisdiction of Genesee County, Michigan, with no indication of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements beyond the specified bus technical specifications.