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Board asks staff to seek additional bids for a 14-passenger bus after current spare fails
Summary
The district needs a reliable spare vehicle after a backup bus showed signs of failure; staff presented new-bus quotes near $119,000 and will obtain additional quotes for new and used units and service/warranty terms.
District transportation staff reported that the current spare bus is deteriorating and recommended obtaining a 14-passenger replacement to ensure continuity of routes.
S3 described two new-bus quotes at roughly $119,000 for 14-passenger yellow buses and explained that used options remain scarce and can also be costly. Board members discussed certification and service issues (class-B driver requirements for some vehicles) and the logistics of warranty and repair service in the region; staff said local heavy-service shops would likely provide maintenance but that warranty details vary by vendor.
The board did not approve a purchase that night but asked staff to obtain additional quotes (new and used), clarify warranty/service arrangements and check regional dealers (including used-bus sellers) before returning with recommendations.
What’s next: staff will solicit multiple bids, gather warranty and service details and present options with total-cost-of-ownership estimates at a future meeting.
