School Bus with Wheelchair Lift - Missouri School for the Deaf

The State of Missouri, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of one (1) school bus with a wheelchair lift for the Missouri School for the Deaf. The RFP solicits bids from vendors to deliver a school bus that meets the mandatory specifications detailed in Exhibit A. Bidders must confirm their proposed school bus meets or exceeds the requirements by completing and submitting Exhibit A. The RFP also includes an optional trade-in allowance for two existing school buses, a 1997 International Blue Bird and a 2006 Vision Blue Bird, which will be subtracted from the price quoted for the new school bus if accepted. The open period for this RFP is from April 29, 2016 to May 20, 2016, with the award to be made for a one-year term.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not provide any information about possible award values or budget ranges.