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Board approves purchase of two 77-seat Bluebird buses for $362,000 with U.S. Bank financing
Summary
Directors approved buying two 2027 conventional 77-passenger Bluebird buses at $181,000 each (total $362,000) through a state-assisted pricing quote from Colorado West Equipment/Mountain States Bus Group, to be financed via U.S. Bank at 3.99% APR.
The Board of Education voted to purchase two 2027 Bluebird conventional 77-passenger school buses under a state-assisted pricing quote from Colorado West Equipment (also referenced as Mountain States Bus Group) at $181,000 per bus, for a total purchase price of $362,000.
Director (speaker 4) moved to approve the purchase and stated the district would use a U.S. Bank financing option at a 3.99% APR. The motion was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote; the clerk read affirmative responses and the chair announced that the motion passes.
The motion text names the vendor (Colorado West Equipment / Mountain States Bus Group), the vehicle model (Bluebird conventional 77-passenger bus), the unit and total prices, and the financing plan. The transcript does not record additional details such as delivery timeline, warranty terms, or whether trade-ins or state grants will offset the cost.
