Mascoutah Community Unit School District #19 - Diesel School Buses Purchase - 2026
Mascoutah CUD 19School · Mascoutah, IL- Due
- Oct 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Dr. Brandon Taylor
- (618) 566-7414
The 30-second brief
Mascoutah Community Unit School District #19 is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of new diesel conventional school buses with hydraulic brakes and air conditioning under two options: Option 1 requests six 77-passenger buses, and Option 2 requests three 77-passenger and three 71-passenger buses. Specifications require 2027 or newer chassis models equipped with Cummins Diesel B6.7 engines, Allison automatic transmissions, full air conditioning, and Seon Safe Fleet DVR systems. Bids are due by October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST at the Administrative Support Center in Mascoutah, Illinois. The procurement includes trade-in opportunities for seven older International buses ranging from 2013 to 2017 model years.
OPTION 1: SIX (6), Seventy-seven (77) passenger diesel conventional school buses with hydraulic brakes and air conditioning; OPTION 2: THREE (3), Seventy-seven (77) passenger diesel and THREE (3), Seventy-one (71) passenger diesel conventional school buses with hydraulic brakes and air conditioning
Hear what Mascoutah CUD 19 plans next before it's posted.
Get alerts freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
Mascoutah Community Unit School District #19 is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of new diesel conventional school buses with hydraulic brakes and air conditioning under two options: Option 1 requests six 77-passenger buses, and Option 2 requests three 77-passenger and three 71-passenger buses.
Specifications require 2027 or newer chassis models equipped with Cummins Diesel B6.7 engines, Allison automatic transmissions, full air conditioning, and Seon Safe Fleet DVR systems. Bids are due by October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST at the Administrative Support Center in Mascoutah, Illinois. The procurement includes trade-in opportunities for seven older International buses ranging from 2013 to 2017 model years.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
OPTION 1: SIX (6), Seventy-seven (77) passenger diesel conventional school buses with hydraulic brakes and air conditioning; OPTION 2: THREE (3), Seventy-seven (77) passenger diesel and THREE (3), Seventy-one (71) passenger diesel conventional school buses with hydraulic brakes and air conditioning
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Sealed Bid--Diesel School Bus envelope
- Bid Form
- Exception documentation
- Submit to
- Administrative Support Center, 421 West Harnett Street, Mascoutah, IL 62258
- Scope location
- Mascoutah, Illinois
- Reported agency
- Mascoutah Community Unit School District #19
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Mascoutah CUD 19?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 6, 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: Administrative Support Center, 421 West Harnett Street, Mascoutah, IL 62258. For questions, contact Dr. Brandon Taylor.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Mascoutah CUD 19 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.
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 Dr. Brandon Taylor at (618) 566-7414. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: OPTION 1: SIX (6), Seventy-seven (77) passenger diesel conventional school buses with hydraulic brakes and air conditioning; OPTION 2: THREE (3), Seventy-seven (77) passenger diesel and THREE (3), Seventy-one (71) passenger diesel conventional school buses with hydraulic brakes and air conditioning. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Show 3 more questions
Where can I find more RFPs from Mascoutah CUD 19?
All active and historical solicitations from Mascoutah CUD 19 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Mascoutah CUD 19 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: Sealed Bid--Diesel School Bus envelope, Bid Form, Exception documentation. Review the full document from Mascoutah CUD 19 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mascoutah, Illinois. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.