RFB #1273 New General Ed and Special Ed School Buses

Williamson County Schools solicited sealed bids for the purchase of approximately 21 new general‑education (84‑passenger) and 4 special‑education (22‑plus‑wheelchair) school buses for the 2022‑23 school year. The buses must be 2022‑model or newer, feature hybrid powertrains, advanced camera systems, GPS tracking, and a P25 radio suite, and be delivered to the district’s bus garage by July 20 2022. The procurement used a competitive sealed‑bid process with a deadline of Dec 9 2021; the contract was awarded to two vendors, Mid‑State Bus and Cumberland International. Key contract features include a 90‑day price validity, a 10‑month price lock‑in, and a $300 per day late‑delivery penalty. • Scope: ~25 new school buses (general‑ed and special‑ed) with hybrid, telematics, and safety equipment. • Delivery: Consolidated 48‑hour window July 6‑19 2022, final receipt by July 20 2022. • Pricing: Unit‑price based, with price lock‑in through Oct 9 2022 and single consolidated invoicing after 100 % delivery.