RFB #1297 New General Ed & Special Ed School Buses

This solicitation (RFB #1297) seeks a single-award contract for the purchase of approximately 22 new school‑bus vehicles—about 14 general‑education 84‑passenger Type D transit buses and 8 special‑education 22‑passenger Type C conventional buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The county requires all buses to be delivered in a single consolidated shipment between July 5‑18 2023, with a final delivery deadline of July 21 2023; late delivery incurs a $300 per day penalty. Bids must be sealed, “all‑in” fixed‑price offers, valid for at least 90 days, with price stability for 10 months. The winner must provide required safety and technology components (seat‑belt systems, four‑camera interior, Zonar V4 GPS, Motorola APX 4500 radios) and a notarized Iran Divestment Act certification. • Deliver 22 new buses (≈14 general‑ed, ≈8 special‑ed) by July 21 2023. • Consolidated shipment window: July 5‑18 2023; $300/day late penalty after July 22 2023. • Fixed‑price, “all‑in” bids; price locked for 10 months (Sept 22 2022‑Jul 22 2023). • Vendor must meet extensive safety, technology, and accessibility specs and provide warranty documentation.