Battle River School Division - Request for Proposal - School Bus Purchase RFP Dec 2025

Request for: School Buses in a variety of sizes: 4 x 64-70 passengers and 2 x 52 passengers, with the possibility of one unit being equipped with a wheelchair lift. Quantity: Five (5) or Six (6) units Delivery: Must be before June 30, 2026. Conditions: Specify Yes or No that these specs are met throughout the document Must meet the current D250 school bus standards and Alberta Provincial Regulations. Chassis Design: Seats that can be switched to seat-belted seating on the entire bus Sound abatement package Front and rear rubber mud flaps Front and rear tow hooks Fuel tank has a 250-L minimum capacity Winter front and bug screen (full size one piece) Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 2) Power and Drive Train: Diesel engine: CUMMINS ISB 220 H.P. Turbo On/Off engine brake 1250-Watt block heater (bumper plug) Factory or auxiliary oil pan heater (wired to block heater bumper plug) Antifreeze –40 °C Transmissions: Allison automatic with OverDrive Rear axle ratio compatible with engine and transmission Prop shaft guards Air-actuated park brake with brake shoes mounted at the differential ABS with Traction control Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 3) Suspension and related components: Front suspension 10,000 lb (70 Passenger) Front axle 10,000 lb. Capacity (70 passenger Chassis) Rear axle 19,800 lb. Capacity (oil) (70 Passenger) Rear air suspension 19,800 lb. (70 Passenger) Tilt steering Power hydraulic four-wheel disc brakes Front hydraulic shocks Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 4) Tires and Wheels Steel belted radial tubeless type tires 11R-22.5 Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 5) Electrical Three-800 cranking amp batteries 200-amp output alternator Master shut off switch to control battery power All circuits are protected by breakers Engine warning alarm system with lights and buzzers Fuel level, oil pressure and coolant temperature gauges Voltmeter, hour meter and tachometer Electronic throttle control A backup buzzer is mounted near the backup lights on the rear of the body AM/FM radio Power outlet plug on panel Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 6) Warranty: Regular school bus chassis, engine and drivetrain 7-year transmission warranty Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 7) Heaters: Heater valves must be of ball valve construction at the driver seat and two at the engine The booster pump is controlled at the control panel Rear - One 80,000 BTU to be mounted behind the rear wheel well One 80,000 BTU to be mounted mid-ship Front - One 90,000 BTU left side with defroster equipment One 50,000 BTU light step well with defroster equipment Engine pre-heater with a timer (preference Webasto TSL 17) Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 8) Mirrors: Driver’s heated rearview remote mirrors (left and right) Left and right fender-mounted, heated cross-over mirrors (with proper bracing) Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 9) Body Construction: Rock Guard on fender extensions, wheel wells (front and rear), under hood, and stepwell All roof panels are riveted in; no screwed panels on the interior of the bus All metal constructed body and headers (16 gauge side panels to the bottom of windows) Full perforated acoustic headliner Driver storage compartment above driver on left side with a latch to hold door open Battery box: skirt mounted, slide-out tray, upper and lower pin-type door hinges Body and frame undercoating Cowling steps left and right Modesty panels left and right Stainless steel grab handle at entrance door (right & left) Thermal windows: front window on the right side Entrance door has two pieces to open out with thermal glass Heated entrance steps Two (2) front-mounted interior sun visors (6” x 30”) Additional driver-side mounted sun visor (10” x 30”) Rear Rubber Fenderettes Emergency door: three-point pin locks with grease-type hinge pins Emergency roof hatch must be forward and rear venting (turn handle) Floor: marine 5/8 plywood base, gray rubber floor Seat covers: gray Interior colour: gray The windshield washer tank must be a 3L capacity Alberta #3 first aid kit Flare kit Clean up kit 5lb fire extinguisher, 3A, 40BC Rating, with VB4 heavy-duty upright bracket Driver air seat: cloth, high back, heated, air suspended, armrest, adjustable lumbar Tinted windows/black sash Lettering: (School Bus) front, rear and all other decals as per current D250 Battle River School Division (decals 5 inch) Rub rails (4) with one wrap-around on the rear Minimal amount of UCRA child restraint seats Integrated child restraint seating that backs are interchangeable throughout the bus (one front seat with 3-point belt, one front seat with integrated child seat) Transit safety flooring up to driver area & back to modesty panels Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 10) Body Electrical: Auxiliary front windshield defroster fans; two speeds controlled separately at panel (mounted left and right corner above the windshield) Electrical circuits protected by breakers Stop and taillights: two (2) rear 7” and two (2) rear 4” stop and tail lights LED Marker lights: front, rear, and mid-ship LED Directional lights: front mounted on cowling area LED Directional lights: rear-mounted LED Rear backup lights: 7” LED Clear strobe light: specialty part # SMA 515 400; meeting requirements of D250 Interior dome lights: in driver and passenger areas controlled separately at a panel LED eight-way alternating lights (indicate which brand of LED you are using) Air-operated side stop arm with LED lights Air-operated crossing gate All lights and fans are controlled by solenoids operated through an ignition switch Passenger advisory system or equivalent. Front and rear vandalism style lock with interlock system. Pre-trip light check Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 11) Options (please quote these additional items separately): Spray foam under the bus for dust control Extended warranty on towing (availability) 3 & 5 year, minimum 240,000 km Software for ABS & engine diagnostic Bus technician training available First Light Safety illuminated stop sign and school bus sign Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______ If no, please specify _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________