Coffee County School District CCSS School Bus RFP 2026
Coffee County School DistrictSchool · Manchester, TN- Due
- Sep 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Kelvin Shores
- (931) 723-5150
The 30-second brief
Coffee County School District is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of four school buses. The specific requirements include two 84-capacity Class D buses and two 78-capacity Class C buses. Bidders must submit sealed responses to the Coffee County Board of Education at 1343 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN 37355. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may award to a vendor other than the lowest bidder based on evaluation. Contact Kelvin Shores, Deputy Director, at 931-723-5150 or [email protected] for further information.
Two 84-capacity class D buses, Two 78-capacity class C buses
Award may be made to other than the low bidder; board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.
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Summary
Coffee County School District is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of four school buses.
The specific requirements include two 84-capacity Class D buses and two 78-capacity Class C buses. Bidders must submit sealed responses to the Coffee County Board of Education at 1343 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN 37355. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may award to a vendor other than the lowest bidder based on evaluation. Contact Kelvin Shores, Deputy Director, at 931-723-5150 or [email protected] for further information.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Award may be made to other than the low bidder; board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Two 84-capacity class D buses, Two 78-capacity class C buses
- Submit to
- Coffee County Board of Education, 1343 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN 37355
- Scope location
- Manchester, TN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Coffee County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Coffee County Board of Education, 1343 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN 37355. For questions, contact Kelvin Shores.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Coffee County School District in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kelvin Shores at (931) 723-5150. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Two 84-capacity class D buses, Two 78-capacity class C buses. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Award may be made to other than the low bidder; board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Coffee County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Coffee County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Coffee County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Coffee County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Manchester, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.