Activity Buses

Spartanburg District Five is soliciting bids for an indefinite quantity term contract to provide 77-passenger buses, with an anticipated purchase of one to two buses per contract year. The District is seeking pricing for Type C and Type D buses with both diesel and gasoline options. All vehicles must adhere to minimum SCDE guidelines and include specific features such as parcel racks, air disc brakes, back-up cameras, and illuminated LED signage. The contract allows for the initial term to be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods. Bids must be submitted as sealed physical packages by December 1, 2026, as electronic submissions will not be accepted. Required documentation includes a business profile, a professional business license, and signed certifications regarding the South Carolina Drug-Free Workplace Act and other state ethics laws. Evaluation is based on responsiveness and price reasonableness, with specific preferences granted to vendors offering South Carolina or US end-products and those qualifying as Resident Contractors. Vendors are required to maintain general liability and worker's compensation insurance throughout the duration of the agreement.