The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (7849‑W3) for the purchase of up to ten used “7‑D” school buses that meet Massachusetts state specifications. AA Transportation was the winning vendor, submitting unit‑price bids for individual buses ranging from roughly $87 k to $142 k. The contract requires delivery of the buses to the Worcester Public Schools Transportation Operations Center by August 12 2022, with all costs delivered FOB Worcester, MA, and excludes federal excise and state sales taxes. The award is based on the lowest net price after any qualified prompt‑pay discount (≥ 30 days).
• Scope: Up to 10 used school buses (2014‑2022 model years, ≤150,000 mi, 7‑10 passenger capacity, air‑conditioning, interior light, backup alarm, child‑reminder system).
• Delivery: Must be delivered to 115 Northeast Cutoff, Worcester, MA 01606 by 12 Aug 2022, FOB vendor, all delivery costs included.
• Evaluation: Lowest net price (prompt‑pay discounts of ≥ 30 days considered); sealed‑bid format; full and open competition.