Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265 New 83-Passenger School Bus Bid 2026
Farmington Central CUSD 265School · Farmington, IL- Due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265 is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of one new 83-passenger yellow school bus. The district will consider gasoline, propane, and diesel-powered buses, and vendors are encouraged to submit pricing for multiple fuel options. The vehicle must be a Type D front-engine transit-style school bus meeting all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and State of Illinois requirements. Sealed bids are due by October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the District office in Farmington, Illinois.
One (1) new 83-passenger yellow school bus (Gasoline, Propane, Or Diesel)
Total purchase price, fuel type, estimated fuel and operating costs, maintenance requirements, warranty coverage, expected vehicle service life, parts availability, availability and proximity of authorized service, vehicle configuration and equipment, compliance with specifications, exceptions or substitutions, fuel infrastructure requirements, estimated delivery date, overall suitability for District transportation operations
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Summary
Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265 is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of one new 83-passenger yellow school bus.
The district will consider gasoline, propane, and diesel-powered buses, and vendors are encouraged to submit pricing for multiple fuel options. The vehicle must be a Type D front-engine transit-style school bus meeting all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and State of Illinois requirements. Sealed bids are due by October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the District office in Farmington, Illinois.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
14- Total purchase price
- Fuel type
- Estimated fuel and operating costs
- Maintenance requirements
- Warranty coverage
- Expected vehicle service life
- Parts availability
- Availability and proximity of authorized service
- Vehicle configuration and equipment
- Compliance with specifications
- Exceptions or substitutions
- Fuel infrastructure requirements
- Estimated delivery date
- Overall suitability for District transportation operations
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
One (1) new 83-passenger yellow school bus (Gasoline, Propane, Or Diesel)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor Information form
- Body floor plan/seating layout
- Warranty documentation
- Exception list
- Submit to
- Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265, Farmington, Illinois
- Scope location
- Farmington, IL
- Reported agency
- Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Farmington Central CUSD 265?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Farmington Central Community Unit School District #265, Farmington, Illinois.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Farmington Central CUSD 265 in IL, 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 Bid 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One (1) new 83-passenger yellow school bus (Gasoline, Propane, Or Diesel). 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: "Total purchase price, fuel type, estimated fuel and operating costs, maintenance requirements, warranty coverage, expected vehicle service life, parts availability, availability and proximity of autho..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Farmington Central CUSD 265?
All active and historical solicitations from Farmington Central CUSD 265 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Farmington Central CUSD 265 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 Bid?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor Information form, body floor plan/seating layout, warranty documentation, exception list. Review the full document from Farmington Central CUSD 265 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Farmington, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.