Special needs school bus purchase
Kent County Public SchoolsMaryland- Detected
- Jul 13, 2026
- 112 days ago
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Kent County Public Schools plans to purchase a new 2027 Thomas Safe-T-Liner C2 special needs bus for $172,795 using a Sourcewell cooperative contract and lease financing through JP Morgan Chase. The transportation department cites the need for safe, accessible, and reliable transportation and to reduce maintenance costs of aging vehicles. The board approval signal confirms the chosen vehicle and vendors but also indicates an ongoing fleet replacement program where additional buses, maintenance, and accessibility equipment may be needed.
Bus procured via Sourcewell Contract #102623-TBB; financed via lease purchase with JP Morgan Chase.
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- Meeting date
- July 13, 2026
- Agency
- Kent County Public Schools
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