Parkland College - Ford E350 Super Duty Chassis 14 Passenger Bus - BID # 2027-001 (2026)
Parkland CollegeHigher Ed · Champaign, IL- Due
- Oct 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Amie Loyd
- (217) 351-2232
The 30-second brief
Parkland College invites written bids for a new Ford E350 Super Duty Chassis 14-passenger plus driver bus under BID # 2027-001. The vehicle will be used to transport college students, athletes, and other members for events, equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine, dual rear wheels, automatic transmission, full rear luggage storage with lights and shelving, overhead parcel bins, power disc anti-lock brakes, block heater, air conditioning, high-back reclining seats, emergency side windows and roof hatch, electric entrance door, marine grade plywood flooring, stainless steel wheel inserts, and white exterior color. Written bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Purchasing, Room A108, Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899. Public bid opening will take place in Room A108 at the same date and time. Prices must be complete and include warranty, fees, and delivery to Champaign, Illinois.
Condition is new, Model year is 2026 or 2027, Seats 14 passengers plus driver, Equipped with 7.3L gasoline engine, Equipped with dual rear wheel (DRW), Equipped with an automatic transmission, Equipped with full rear luggage storage area with lights and shelving, Equipped with overhead parcel bins for storage, Equipped with power disc, Anti-lock brakes, Equipped with a block heater, Equipped with air conditioning for driver and passenger area, Equipped with high-back reclining passenger seats, Equipped with Emergency side windows and roof hatch, Equipped with electric entrance door with tempered glass, Equipped with Marine Grade Plywood flooring and gray or black floor covering, Equipped with stainless steel wheel inserts, Vehicle exterior color is white
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Summary
Parkland College invites written bids for a new Ford E350 Super Duty Chassis 14-passenger plus driver bus under BID # 2027-001.
The vehicle will be used to transport college students, athletes, and other members for events, equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine, dual rear wheels, automatic transmission, full rear luggage storage with lights and shelving, overhead parcel bins, power disc anti-lock brakes, block heater, air conditioning, high-back reclining seats, emergency side windows and roof hatch, electric entrance door, marine grade plywood flooring, stainless steel wheel inserts, and white exterior color. Written bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Purchasing, Room A108, Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899. Public bid opening will take place in Room A108 at the same date and time. Prices must be complete and include warranty, fees, and delivery to Champaign, Illinois.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Condition is new, Model year is 2026 or 2027, Seats 14 passengers plus driver, Equipped with 7.3L gasoline engine, Equipped with dual rear wheel (DRW), Equipped with an automatic transmission, Equipped with full rear luggage storage area with lights and shelving, Equipped with overhead parcel bins for storage, Equipped with power disc, Anti-lock brakes, Equipped with a block heater, Equipped with air conditioning for driver and passenger area, Equipped with high-back reclining passenger seats, Equipped with Emergency side windows and roof hatch, Equipped with electric entrance door with tempered glass, Equipped with Marine Grade Plywood flooring and gray or black floor covering, Equipped with stainless steel wheel inserts, Vehicle exterior color is white
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid form, Return envelope
- Submit to
- Purchasing, Room A108, Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899
- Scope location
- Champaign, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Parkland College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 27, 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: Purchasing, Room A108, Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899. For questions, contact Amie Loyd.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Parkland College 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 Amie Loyd at (217) 351-2232. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Condition is new, Model year is 2026 or 2027, Seats 14 passengers plus driver, Equipped with 7.3L gasoline engine, Equipped with dual rear wheel (DRW), Equipped with an automatic transmission, Equipped with full rear luggage storage area with lights and shelving, Equipped with overhead parcel bins f. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: Bid form, Return envelope. Review the full document from Parkland College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Champaign, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.