District 303 Plans Bus Purchase from Central States

District 303 administration recommends purchasing six one-year-old route buses from Central States for $845,520, funded through the FY 2027 transportation budget. The used buses offer near-new service life at a lower cost and are expected to qualify for approximately 68% state reimbursement over five years.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$845,520

Contract type

EQUIPMENT

Renewal

One-time purchase of six one-year-old route buses; no renewal terms indicated. Buses are eligible for state reimbursement over a five-year period.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

District 303 StaffReport Transportation Fleet Replacement Purchase 2026-07-13

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the equipment contract by St Charles CUSD 303?

Central States was awarded this equipment contract by St Charles CUSD 303, as recorded on July 13, 2026. The contract value is $845,520.

How much is the Central States contract with St Charles CUSD 303 worth?

The Central States contract with St Charles CUSD 303 is valued at $845,520, covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a staffreport record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in District 303 StaffReport Transportation Fleet Replacement Purchase 2026-07-13 (StaffReport), dated July 13, 2026 from St Charles CUSD 303. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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