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Board amends cargo-van RFP for food service, specifies new van with 6-cylinder engine and 9,000 GVW
Summary
After questioning mileage, engine and payload specs, the board amended the food-service cargo-van RFP to require a new vehicle with a six‑cylinder engine, at least 9,000-pound GVW and a factory warranty, then approved the amended RFP.
The Southmoreland School District board revised and approved an amended request for proposals for a food-service cargo van on September 17, specifying a new vehicle with a six‑cylinder engine, a minimum 9,000‑pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVW) and a factory warranty.
Board members raised concerns that the original RFP allowed used vehicles with high mileage, had a four‑cylinder minimum and listed payload figures that would not meet operational needs. One director urged the board to specify a 9,000‑pound GVW and a V6 engine to ensure adequate payload and longevity.
The business office said the vehicle would be purchased from the cafeteria fund and that specifications could be adjusted; the board amended the RFP to require a new van with a six‑cylinder engine, at least 9,000 GVW and warranty coverage and then approved the amended RFP by voice vote.
The board discussed whether the district would use federal food-service funds for the purchase and confirmed the purchase would be made from the food-service account, which the business office said is invested in an interest‑bearing account. The board also noted a later decision point for logo/paint customization.
