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Ypsilanti Community Schools board approves $1.48 million purchase of nine school buses
Summary
The YCS Board unanimously approved a $1,483,734 purchase agreement with Holland Bus Company for nine new buses — a mix of MSBO 65- and 77-passenger models — to replace and expand district transportation capacity.
The Ypsilanti Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a purchase agreement with Holland Bus Company for nine new buses totaling $1,483,734.
The purchase includes four MSBO 65-seat buses priced at $166,620.00 each, three MSBO 77-seat buses at $160,462.00 each, and two fully integrated MSBO 77 buses at $167,934.00 each, for a combined district expenditure of $1,483,734.00. The board recorded the motion to accept the purchase with Maria Goodrich making the motion and Yvonne Fields seconding; all board members voted aye.
Board materials presented a unit-by-unit comparison for the 65- and 77-passenger options; the transcript does not record additional deliberation on routing, replacement schedules, or financing structures. The board did not record any dissenting votes or abstentions.
Next steps: the district will proceed with the purchase agreement as approved and work with the vendor on delivery and fleet integration. The transcript does not specify delivery dates or which current vehicles will be retired.
