MSBO Bus Purchase Program

The program allows MSBO member school districts to purchase quality buses at competitive prices by issuing an Invitation to Bid to interested dealers. MSBO organizes and compiles dealer proposals into a price list, enabling districts to compare pricing electronically. MSBO’s role is limited to soliciting proposals, informing districts of bid results, and coordinating bus purchases, without verifying compliance with base bus specifications. Dealers agree to meet these specifications by participating, and MSBO facilitates the comparison of prices and options. Districts can negotiate additional options directly with vendors, but should consult legal counsel to ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies.

Program Phase 1

The 2025-26 Bus Purchasing Program is currently Open. Click Here to visit the Bus Purchasing Program website.

The Phase 1 Program will remain open until February 13, 2026.

Questions? Contact Tim Peraino at MSBO 517.327.5920.

 

Bus Program Help Menu

Before using the program, please read all sections of the Help menu. Be sure you know and understand the Bid Comparison feature and read the vendor’s clarifications. Remember, you have not purchased a bus through the Bus Program until you have completed the five steps of the  “Create Purchase Request” tab in the program.

  1. Building a Bus – Step-by-Step Instructions
  2. Cloning a Bus for Vendor Review
  3. Stock Buses – What’s available and how to purchase
  4. Order Validation
  5. Base Specifications by Bus Style
  6. Bus Options by Bus Style
  7. Vendor Contact Information
    1. Hoekstra Transportation, Inc.
    2. Holland Bus Company
    3. Midwest Transit Equipment
    4. RIDE Mobility LLC
  8. Vendor Clarifications: In the process of preparing bids for the MSBO Bus Purchase Program, issues may arise that are not addressed substantially within the program. Vendors have provided explanations/clarifications of issues they feel are important to consider. Be sure you know and understand your purchase by using the Bid Comparison feature and reading the dealers’ bid clarifications.
  9. Warranty Information
    1. Hoekstra Transportation, Inc.
    2. Holland Bus Company
    3. Midwest Transit Equipment
    4. RIDE Mobility LLC
  10. Vendor Invitation to Bid
  11. Board of Education Resolution: This sample resolution may be copied and modified to your district’s specifications. It provides written verification for your district records. Do not submit to MSBO. Instead, check the “Yes” box under “Has this purchase been approved by the school board?” when you check out.
  12. Delivery Charge
  13. Administrative Fees/Membership Requirement
  14. General Information

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