Bus purchase bids to be sought
Van-Far R-I School DistrictMissouri- Detected
- Oct 15, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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From the meeting
The board is scheduled to authorize staff to seek bids for a bus purchase at its October 15, 2026 meeting. The decision is not yet made, but the district has identified a near-term vehicle need and is opening the procurement process. A transportation vendor should watch for the bid package and specifications.
- Meeting date
- October 15, 2026
- Agency
- Van-Far R-I School District
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