SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46
AI Summary
School District U-46 seeks bids for school buses to replace its aging fleet, ensuring safety and compliance for student transportation during the 2026-2027 school year.
School District U-46 is soliciting bids for the purchase of school buses to support daily student transportation operations. The purpose of this procurement is to replace an aging fleet in order to meet current and projected ridership demands, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 4th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | May 11th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Responses Issued | Online Portal | District Administration will respond to questions received in this Invitation to Bid. | May 14th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 20th 2026, 12:30 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | May 20th 2026, 12:30 PM CDT | Yes |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BID TABLE - 2026-2027 SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 SCHOOL BUS BID (BT-27AG) | BidTable: Datatable | N/A | Required | You will need to complete the BidTable online in the browser. The BidTable can be filled any time during your submission. Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare. | |
| REQUIREMENT #1: Title Page | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #2: Acknowledgement of Safety Requirements | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #3: Acknowledgement of Bid Table | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #4: Appendices A-D Specification Sheet | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | Multiple | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #5: Trade In of Existing Bus Fleet | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | Multiple | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #6: Delivery | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #7: Upload Warranty Information | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #8: References | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #9: Acknowledgement of Litigation | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #10: Additional Information | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| REQUIREMENT #11: Bid and Performance Bonds | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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