Vehicles, School Buses (Type 7D) / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (7968‑W3) for 40 new 2023 model‑year Ford Transit 350 Type 7D school buses to be delivered to Worcester Public Schools by the end of 2023. The bid required a factory‑authorized dealer within 100 mi, a 36‑month bumper‑to‑bumper warranty, pre‑wired roof‑mounted signage that meets Massachusetts lighting standards, and a full suite of safety equipment (cameras, fire blankets, stop‑arm LED, etc.). DATTCO (Devivo Bus Sales) was the low‑bid awardee at $93,585 per bus. The contract is a unit‑price sealed‑bid award, with delivery required no later than 31 Dec 2023 and a 90‑day award decision window. • Scope: Supply and delivery of 40 Ford Transit 350 Type 7D school buses with full up‑fit package. • Requirements: Factory‑authorized dealer, 36‑month warranty, pre‑wire for Massachusetts‑compliant roof signage, mandatory safety equipment, delivery FOB to WPS bus yard. • Financials: Unit price $93,585; total estimated contract value ≈ $3.74 million. • Timeline: Bid opened 29 Mar 2023; delivery deadline 31 Dec 2023; addendum issued 15 Mar 2023 clarifying signage lighting standards.