Two (2) Used Buses

Oscoda Area Schools, a public school district located in Iosco County, Michigan, issued an Invitation to Bid on March 25, 2026, for the procurement of two (2) used diesel school buses with 77+ seat capacity and model years 2020-2022. The school buses must comply with Federal Motor Safety Standards, Michigan Motor Vehicle Codes, and Michigan State Police School Bus Standards, featuring specific technical requirements including a Cummins B6.7-250HP engine, Allison Automatic transmission, air brakes with ABS, a 100-gallon diesel fuel tank, and specified tire and suspension components. Bidders must submit detailed specification sheets, warranty descriptions, delivery timelines, and all required compliance forms by 3:15 p.m. EST on April 8, 2026. The buses must be delivered F.O.B. to the OAS bus garage at 3550 E. River Road, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, with delivery not accepted prior to July 1, 2026. All pricing must include delivery and preparation costs with no additional charges permitted, bids must remain effective for at least ninety (90) days from receipt, and tax amounts should not be included in pricing as OAS is exempt from sales and service taxes. Manufacturer warranties must be transferrable to OAS and transferred at delivery, with detailed information required regarding both included and optional extended warranty coverage. The selected vendor must facilitate a Michigan State Police inspection as required by Michigan's Pupil Transportation Act (Public Act 187 of 1990) prior to final acceptance.

The bid document does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must submit completed OAS proposal forms certifying compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, non-debarment status, non-collusive bidding practices, familial relationship disclosures, and conflict of interest certifications, with all required forms notarized where specified. Bidders are encouraged to indicate whether price discounts are available for purchasing multiple buses in a single transaction. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the procurement documents. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation.