Transit Van - Invitation To Bid

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Jun 30, 2026
Due:	Jul 8, 2026
Agency:	Mattawan Consolidated School District
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
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NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID – Mattawan Consolidated School District

10-PASSENGER MULTIFUNCTION SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUS (MFSAB)

GENERAL

The Mattawan Consolidated School District is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of

one (1) new current model year Multifunction School Activity Bus (MFSAB) constructed on

a Ford Transit chassis or approved equal. The vehicle shall be designed and certified for

transporting students to school-related activities in compliance with applicable Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Michigan Department of Education pupil

transportation requirements, and Michigan State Police school transportation

specifications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. VEHICLE TYPE

• New current model year Ford Transit T-350 Passenger Wagon, Medium Roof Extended

Length, or approved equal. • Vehicle shall be certified by the manufacturer or final-stage

manufacturer as a Multifunction School Activity Bus (MFSAB). • Vehicle shall meet all

applicable FMVSS requirements for MFSAB vehicles. • Vehicle shall not require a

Commercial Driver License (CDL) when operated within applicable federal and state

regulations.

2. CAPACITY

• Manufacturer-rated seating capacity shall not exceed ten (10) occupants including the

driver. • Seating configuration shall consist of one (1) driver seat and nine (9) passenger

seating positions. • All seating shall be forward-facing. • All passenger seats shall be OEM

or FMVSS-compliant commercial seating.

3. CHASSIS AND POWERTRAIN

• Ford Transit T-350 chassis or approved equal. • Minimum 3.5L gasoline engine or

equivalent. • Ten-speed automatic transmission. • all-wheel drive • GVWR appropriate for

completed vehicle. • Heavy-duty cooling package. • Heavy-duty alternator. •

Manufacturer’s standard warranty.

4. SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Electronic Stability Control. • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). • Traction Control. •

Backup camera. • Front and side curtain airbags. • Tire Pressure Monitoring System. •

Three-point seat belts at all designated seating positions. • Fire extinguisher mounted in

driver compartment. • First aid kit. • Three reflective emergency triangles. • Reverse alarm.

5. BODY AND INTERIOR

• White exterior finish. • Tinted safety glass. • High-roof configuration. • Rear cargo area

behind last passenger seat. • Rubber flooring throughout passenger compartment. •

Interior LED lighting. • Passenger grab handles. • Rear heater and air conditioning. • Driver

and passenger climate controls.

6. ACCESSIBILITY (IF REQUIRED)

• Bidder shall provide alternate pricing for ADA-accessible configuration. • Wheelchair lift

rated at minimum 800 pounds. • Minimum two wheelchair securement stations. •

Q’Straint or approved equal securement system.

7. ELECTRICAL

• LED exterior lighting. • Battery disconnect switch. • Auxiliary electrical panel. • Interior

and exterior warning buzzer for open doors.

8. WARRANTY

• Chassis warranty: Manufacturer’s standard. • Body warranty: Minimum 5 years. •

Corrosion warranty: Minimum 5 years. • Lift warranty (if equipped): Minimum 3 years.

9. DELIVERY

• Vehicle shall be delivered fully assembled, inspected, serviced, and ready for operation.

• Successful bidder shall provide all manuals, warranty documents, and training materials.

• Delivery shall occur within a reasonable timeframe after receipt of order, that is

acceptable to both parties.

10. BID SUBMITTAL

Bidders shall provide:

• Complete vehicle specifications. • Manufacturer certification that vehicle complies with

all applicable FMVSS requirements for MFSAB vehicles. • Warranty information. • Delivery

schedule. • Total purchase price. • Optional equipment pricing. • All other required

affidavits and disclosures for bid response, found on the Mattawan Consolidated School

website.

Sealed and complete bids are due to Mattawan Consolidated School – Pam Stermer,

CFO; no later than 10am on Wednesday July 8, 2026, at 56720 Murray St., Mattawan, MI

49071. Public bid opening to follow. Questions should be directed to Pam Stermer at

pstermer@mattawanschools.org before 7/6/2026.

AWARD

The Mattawan Consolidated School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and

all bids and to award the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

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Transit Van - Invitation To Bid

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