Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation Procurement topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board authorizes purchase of three 72-passenger buses at state contract price
Summary
Board approved buying three 72-passenger buses from the Boyd Company at the Kentucky state contract price of $174,316 each; units include air conditioning, cameras (camera system listed at $5,120) and storage compartments, with an approximate 270-day lead time.
The board authorized the purchase of three 72-passenger school buses through the Kentucky state contract with Boyd Company.
Chair reviewed the vendor pricing and specifications: the base price was cited as $169,000 and the state contract price for the configured 72-passenger buses was $174,316 each. The buses are specified to include air conditioning, an on-board camera system and additional underbody storage compartments. The camera option was listed separately in the materials at $5,120. Board members discussed lead time and safety measures; staff said typical lead time is about 270 days.
Board voted to approve the purchase as presented.
