Teague ISD RFP 25-0901-bus

Teague Independent School District (Teague ISD) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #25-0901 for the procurement of a single 77-passenger school bus, with proposals due on September 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The bus must conform to the latest Federal and State of Texas 2018 School Bus Specifications effective July 30, 2018, and will be delivered to the Teague ISD Transportation Department. Specific technical requirements include a Cummins ISB 6.7 engine with 240 horsepower, full air brakes, air-ride suspension, 78" headroom, rubber flooring, and school bus yellow paint. The RFP will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system: price (40%), proposed product (35%), previous experience (15%), and references (10%). Respondents must submit a comprehensive proposal detailing manufacturer and model information, warranty specifics, delivery timeline, and a complete pricing breakdown, including all associated non-recurring and monthly recurring expenses.

The RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the contract is subject to the availability of legislative appropriations, and Teague ISD reserves the right to award the contract to the most responsible and responsive bidder that best meets the district's needs. Funding for the bus is contingent upon securing sufficient appropriations, and the district may terminate the contract if adequate funds are not available. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for a single new school bus with comprehensive specifications. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the detailed technical requirements and provide a competitive proposal that addresses all evaluation criteria.