Type A, B, and C School Vehicles

The Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC) is soliciting bids for the procurement of Type A, B, and C school vehicles under solicitation #HCESC-26-08VEH. This cooperative purchasing agreement is designed to serve a growing network of municipal governments and educational institutions across New Jersey, ensuring that member procurement laws are satisfied. The scope includes gasoline-powered vehicles with 16 and 24 passenger capacities, requiring current production year models that meet FMVSS222 and EPA greenhouse gas emissions standards for model year 2027 and beyond. Key technical specifications include National School Bus chrome yellow polyurethane paint, 16 gauge corrugated steel floors, and integrated safety equipment such as electrically operated crossing arms and lap/shoulder seat belts. Contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidders based on the aggregate total of the base price and vehicle options. To be considered responsible, vendors must be capable of providing service to all counties in New Jersey and must submit a comprehensive set of documents, including EEO compliance notices, non-collusion affidavits, and detailed warranty information for the chassis, engine, and body. Bids must be submitted electronically via the HCESC OpenGov Portal by December 15, 2026. Payment terms are generally thirty to sixty days upon delivery and board approval, with a strict requirement that vehicles be delivered registered and inspected at the district location. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with correcting any vehicle deficiencies within a 90-day window.