This contract involves the purchase of new school buses for the 2024‑2025 academic year. The solicitation called for nine 70‑seat diesel‑engine buses (Thomas Saf‑T‑Liner C2, model year 2025) and six 42‑seat lift‑equipped diesel‑engine buses (IC PB110, model year 2025). The total estimated spend for all buses and optional equipment is approximately $4.27 million, with the award ultimately given to K. Neal Truck and Bus Center. Optional add‑alternates such as convertible seating, air‑conditioning, fire‑resistant flooring, electronic parking brakes, collision‑avoidance systems, and automatic doors were listed for “as‑needed” procurement.
• 9 non‑lift (70‑seat) buses and 6 lift‑equipped (≈ 42‑seat) buses required.
• Model year 2025 vehicles, total cost ~ $4.27 M (estimated).
• Awarded to K. Neal Truck and Bus Center; competing vendor was American Bus Sales & Service.