Vehicle purchase

Mattawan Consolidated School District is requesting bids on one new Multifunction School Activity Bus (MFSAB) under an Invitation to Bid, with sealed bids due July 8, 2026 at 10 a.m. at 56720 Murray St., Mattawan, Michigan.

The vehicle must be a current model year Ford Transit T-350 Passenger Wagon with medium roof and extended length configuration, or an approved equivalent. It shall have a manufacturer-rated seating capacity not exceeding ten occupants including the driver, all seats forward-facing and compliant with commercial safety standards. The engine specification is 3.5L gasoline or equivalent with ten-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The bus must be certified for transporting students to school-related activities in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Michigan Department of Education pupil transportation requirements and must include mandated safety equipment: electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, backup camera, airbags, and tire pressure monitoring system. Interior features include LED lighting and climate controls. An alternate pricing proposal for an ADA-accessible configuration with a wheelchair lift rated at minimum 800 pounds and securement stations is required.

Bidders must submit complete vehicle specifications, manufacturer certification of FMVSS compliance, warranty information, delivery schedule, total purchase price, optional equipment pricing, and all required affidavits and disclosures. The successful bidder must deliver the vehicle fully assembled, inspected, serviced, and ready for operation, with all manuals, warranty documents, and training materials within a reasonable timeframe acceptable to the District. Questions are due July 6, 2026, directed to Pam Stermer, Chief Financial Officer, at pstermer@mattawanschools.org. A public bid opening will follow the sealed bid submission.