New Student School Buses FY26

The Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) is seeking bids for the purchase of new student school buses. The district plans to buy between 5 and 10 buses, depending on the cost, and the bid includes three different styles of buses. The bid requires the supplier to provide pricing for each type of bus, and the district may adjust the final order volume based on the awarded pricing per unit. The bid also includes terms and conditions, such as the requirement for the supplier to agree to the purchase commitment and the process for submitting bids. Some key points to consider include: • The district is looking for a supplier to provide between 5 and 10 new student school buses. • The bid includes three different styles of buses: 77 Capacity Conventional Student School Bus, 65 Capacity Conventional Chair Student School Bus, and 65 Capacity Conventional Student School Bus. • The supplier must agree to the purchase commitment and the process for submitting bids. • The district may adjust the final order volume based on the awarded pricing per unit. • The bid requires the supplier to provide pricing for each type of bus and to upload the pricing spreadsheet when submitting the bid.