Summary
Springfield Public Schools (School District of Springfield R-12) is soliciting bids to retrofit front and rear air-conditioning systems on three Type C propane buses, providing a full A/C retrofit kit and installation. Required components include upper bulkhead and front/rear evaporators, a driver-side condenser, compressors, filters and lines, and basic driver control switches using relay logic; work must be completed by November 1, 2026 following Board approval on August 18, 2026. Work will occur at the District Transportation Center (2945 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO), the district prefers local performance within 50 miles, and bidders must submit a Substitute W-9 Plus, maintain specified insurance, and comply with federal work authorization requirements.