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Board approves purchase of a used 2021 Bluebird bus from Boorman
Summary
Trustees approved buying a 2021 Bluebird bus from Boorman after reviewing five bids; the recommended vehicle is a 65-passenger 2021 model with about 60,000 miles priced at roughly $71,000.
The Colman‑Egan board approved a bus purchase after staff reviewed five bids spanning model years 2015–2023 and prices of roughly $49,000–$112,000.
Staff recommended a 2021 Bluebird with about 60,000 miles and a 65-passenger capacity as a midpoint choice; they described it as "middle aged and middle of the road" and noted the seller allowed the district to inspect the bus locally before purchase. Board members approved the recommendation by voice vote.
The staff report compared mileage ranges (about 25,000–80,000) and emphasized that the chosen vehicle’s lower cost is roughly half the price of a new bus while meeting the district’s needs for capacity and drivability.
