The Board of Education of Richland County Community Unit No. 1, Counties of Richland, Wayne, Clay, Lawrence, and Jasper, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for the purchase of five (5) school buses or school bus leases.
Bidders shall submit detailed description and listing of standard equipment on units. Body and chassis must meet all specifications as stated. Specifications and bid forms may be picked up at the district office at 1100 E. Laurel St., Olney, IL 62450.
Bids shall be received by 10:00 a.m. on December 1, 2026 and will be opened at that time. Bids are to be made firm for 45 days, and will be acted upon by the Richland County Board of Education at its regular meeting to be held on December 17, 2026.
It is further understood that at its option, the Board may purchase less than the total number of units on which proposals are invited, and/or may reject any or all bids. The Board may also choose not to trade in any buses.
Delivery of new buses will not be accepted before July 1, 2027, but shall be received before August 1, 2027.
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Sealed bids shall be addressed and mailed to:
Mr. Rylan Rusk, Assistant Superintendent of Business
Richland County Community Unit School District No. 1
1100 East Laurel Street
Olney, IL. 62450
Please mark the envelope “Bus Bids”.