Union County College Corner Joint School District 2027-2031 School Bus Replacement Plan
Union County-College Corner Joint School DistrictSchool · Liberty, IN- Due
- Oct 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
The 30-second brief
Union County College Corner Joint School District is soliciting for the replacement of school buses for the five-year period from 2027 through 2031 pursuant to IC 20-40-18. The plan identifies the replacement of approximately two buses per year, including Thomas and International Type C and Type A models, with an estimated replacement cost of $175,000 per vehicle and a total annual budget of $350,000. The district intends to replace older units (models 2003-2017) due to high maintenance costs. A public hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at Union County High School, Room A400, with formal adoption by the Board of School Trustees planned for October 12, 2026. The plan will be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance.
School Bus Replacement Plan
Minimum useful life of 12 years, maintenance costs
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Summary
Union County College Corner Joint School District is soliciting for the replacement of school buses for the five-year period from 2027 through 2031 pursuant to IC 20-40-18.
The plan identifies the replacement of approximately two buses per year, including Thomas and International Type C and Type A models, with an estimated replacement cost of $175,000 per vehicle and a total annual budget of $350,000. The district intends to replace older units (models 2003-2017) due to high maintenance costs. A public hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at Union County High School, Room A400, with formal adoption by the Board of School Trustees planned for October 12, 2026. The plan will be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Minimum useful life of 12 years, maintenance costs
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
School Bus Replacement Plan
- Submit to
- Department of Local Government Finance
- Scope location
- Liberty, IN
- Reported agency
- Union County College Corner Joint School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Union County-College Corner Joint School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Department of Local Government Finance.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Union County-College Corner Joint School District in IN, 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: School Bus Replacement Plan. 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: "Minimum useful life of 12 years, maintenance costs" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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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. Review the full document from Union County-College Corner Joint 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: Liberty, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.