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Special Education School Bus Supplier

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Response Deadline10/29/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract agreement establishes a partnership to provide fully configured Type A and Type C school buses for prime contractors working on Delaware Department of Education procurement projects. The scope of work includes the manufacture and delivery of vehicles equipped with engines ranging from 160 to 190 hp, with available fuel system options for gasoline, diesel, and propane. To ensure compliance with safety and technical standards, the supplier must install LATCH seating and adhere to specific tire configurations as outlined in the project specifications. All buses are to be delivered fully assembled on an F.O.B. destination basis. This procurement opportunity falls under NAICS code 485410 and is managed by the state of Delaware. Interested parties should note that the response deadline for this solicitation is October 29, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for manufacturing and delivering Type A and C school buses in Delaware.

Agency

Delaware → Department of Education

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 27003-BUSES.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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School Buses

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Timeline

PostedSep 28

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Response DeadlineOct 29

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Response Deadline

10/29/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 21 days

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AgencyDelaware → Department of Education

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Organization / AgencyDelaware → Department of Education

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Full Description

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Supplies fully configured school buses for prime contractors on Delaware Department of Education procurement projects. Manufactures and delivers Type A and Type C buses with engine requirements of 160-190 hp and fuel systems for gasoline, diesel, and propane. Installs LATCH seating and specific tire configurations per Appendix D specifications. Delivers fully assembled school buses F.O.B. destination.

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