55 Passenger Bus

Colby Community College is seeking a single, brand‑new 55‑passenger diesel transit bus that meets a detailed list of technical specifications and must be delivered and ready for service by June 30 2023. The college will accept any make/model that satisfies the minimum requirements, and vendors must provide full pricing (MSRP, discount), warranty, insurance, and, if the contract exceeds $100,000, a performance bond. Proposals are sealed and due on the same day the RFP is posted, with evaluation followed by a Board of Trustees recommendation. • Quantity: 1 new 55‑seat bus with diesel engine ≥300 HP, automatic transmission, air‑suspension, rear A/C (180k BTU), dual alternators, LED lighting, safety package, etc. • Delivery deadline: on or before June 30 2023 (earlier preferred). • Mandatory bid contents: detailed specs confirmation, pricing breakdown, exclusions, subcontractor list, $1 M general liability insurance, performance bond (if >$100 k), tax‑exempt pricing (no sales tax). • Submission: sealed hard copy hand‑delivered or emailed to Dr. Seth Carter by 12 p.m. CDT, Sept 1 2022.