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St. Charles Parish plans five regular and two special-education buses; staff cites delivery delays and state-contract purchasing
Summary
District staff told the transportation committee it will order five regular buses and two special-education buses this cycle; equipment add-ons increase costs modestly, and delivery timing could span 10–12 months with an expected mid-March 2026 delivery window noted.
Transportation staff said the district will order five regular buses and two special-education buses this year to reflect increased special-needs ridership. Staff noted equipment add-ons raised per-bus costs (about $1,700 added to regular buses, $2,500 for special-education buses) and that purchases are being made from a state contract rather than local bid because the state contract provides competitive pricing.
The committee discussed delivery timing and lead times: staff reported vendor lead times of 10–12 months and an expected delivery window around mid-March 2026 for the current order, with some uncertainty that deliveries could extend into January 2027 depending on vendor schedules. Committee members requested additional information on manufacturer locations and delivery logistics.
