Pre-owned school buses bid
Rapides Parish School DistrictLouisiana- Detected
- Oct 20, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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From the meeting
At the October 20, 2026 special meeting, the board authorized advertising bids for purchase of regular education and special education pre-owned school buses. The solicitation was open and bids were to be received by district staff before a recommendation went back to the board. This indicates an immediate fleet replacement or expansion need in student transportation.
- Meeting date
- October 20, 2026
- Agency
- Rapides Parish School District
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