This contract concerns the procurement of new 12‑row school buses for the FY20‑21 period. The agency evaluated bids from two vendors—American Bus Sales & Service (Thomas Saf‑T‑Liner C2, 2021 model) and I.G. Burton Co., Inc. (Blue Bird Vision, 2021 model)—and awarded the contract to American Bus Sales & Service. The award includes 14 standard buses and one lift‑equipped bus, with optional equipment (seat‑belt kits, air‑conditioning, fire‑resistant flooring, backup cameras) available on an as‑needed basis. The tabulation provides unit and extended pricing, indicating a unit‑price procurement structure. No specific dates, contact details, or renewal terms are disclosed in the excerpts.
• Scope: 15 new school buses (14 standard, 1 lift) for FY20‑21.
• Vendors: Awarded to American Bus Sales & Service; competing bid from I.G. Burton Co., Inc.
• Value: Approximately $1.47 million for the awarded portion.
• Optional accessories can be added later, creating potential additional spend.