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Ropes ISD approves purchases of Suburbans, passenger van and activity bus totaling about $457,138
Summary
The board approved three vehicle purchases: two Chevrolet Suburbans ($124,416.50), a transit passenger van ($58,365.00), and one activity transit bus ($274,357.01). Each motion carried unanimously among members present.
Ropes ISD trustees authorized several vehicle purchases during the April 20 meeting, all awarded through cooperative contracts. The board approved purchase of two Chevrolet Suburbans from Lake Country Chevrolet for a total of $124,416.50; a transit passenger van from Lake Country Chevrolet for $58,365.00; and an activity transit bus from A‑Z Bus Sales for $274,357.01. Each purchase motion was moved, seconded and carried with the members present voting yea.
Board members identified the purchases as standard fleet replacements or additions for district transportation and activity needs. Each purchase used an appropriate purchasing cooperative (BuyBoard/TIPS) noted on the agenda. The transcript records the award amounts and vendors but no additional financing discussion or alternate vendors were recorded.
The approvals authorize the district administration to complete procurement and accept delivery per the cooperative contracts and district purchasing policies.
