This contract is for the purchase of one to two new student route buses and four to six activity buses for Wichita Falls ISD. The buses must meet all applicable safety, design, and technical standards, and the contract includes specifications for the chassis, body, and equipment. The contract also includes terms and conditions for delivery, payment, and warranty. The winning vendor is Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP, Inc.
Some key points of this contract include:
• The buses must meet all current State of Texas Specifications for School buses as published by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• The contract includes a 5-year/100,000-mile warranty on the body shell, paint adhesion, and seat frames.
• The contract includes a 5-year/100,000-mile warranty on the engine and transmission.
• The vendor is responsible for delivering the buses to the school district.
• The contract includes terms and conditions for payment, including a payment schedule and a requirement for the vendor to provide documentation and certification.