School bus purchase with Blue Bird
Richmond City Public SchoolsVirginia- Detected
- Jul 7, 2026
- 118 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The board is considering a contract over $100k with Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia (Contract 26-0695-C) as a first-read item. This likely covers purchase of one or more school buses, referencing a Stafford County bodywork contract as a model. Bus manufacturers, telematics providers, and fleet technology vendors should note Blue Bird as an incumbent for vehicles and plan conversations around accessories, cameras, routing, EV transition, and future bus procurements.
First-read status shows vendor identified but board approval pending; Stafford County Schools bodywork contract is included as a reference attachment.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 7, 2026
- Agency
- Richmond City Public Schools
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