Awarded vendors
- Mid South Business
Description
This solicitation (RFB #1331) seeks up to eight new school buses for the 2023‑24 fiscal year—six 84‑passenger Type D transit buses for general education and two 22‑plus‑3 wheelchair‑accessible Type C buses for special‑education needs. All vehicles must be model‑year 2024 or newer, with a hybrid Angel Trax Quest powertrain, four‑camera safety system, Zonar V4 GPS, and Motorola APX 4500 two‑way radio. Additional mandatory features include three‑point seat belts, HVAC capacity, wheelchair lifts, and a comprehensive warranty. Bids were due by 10:30 a.m. on 16 Nov 2023; the contract is price‑effective for ten months (16 Nov 2023 – 16 Sep 2024) with full delivery required by 9 Aug 2024. The award is contingent on funding, and a $200 per day liquidated‑damage penalty applies for late delivery. The winning vendor listed is Mid South Business.
• Quantity: ~6 general‑ed buses (84‑passenger) + ~2 special‑ed buses (22 + 3 WC).
• Technical mandates: 2024‑plus hybrid, 4‑camera, GPS, radio, safety systems, HVAC, wheelchair lift.
• Timeline: Bid deadline 16 Nov 2023, PO issuance ≈ 28 Nov 2023, delivery complete by 9 Aug 2024.
• Awarded to: Mid South Business (single‑source winner).
• Penalties: $200/day after 10 Aug 2024 until full delivery.