The De Soto #73 School District is seeking competitive bids for two new 2025/26 76/77 Passenger School Buses. Below are the Minimum Chassis and Body Specifications for each bus: -Model Year 2025/26 76/77 passenger convention school bus -Min. 50,000 PSI Frame Rails -Min. Wheel base 273” -Five year engine/100,00 Cummins 6.7L In-Line 6 Cylinder Turbocharged/aftercooled diesel powered engine-250 H.P. min./660 L.B. Ft. -Air Intake heater -Engine Alarm System-Low Oil Pressure/High Temperature -Min. 750 engine block heater (750 watt) -Heated Fuel Separator -Heavy Duty Dry Type Air Cleaner -Electro Magnetic/viscous fan clutch -Single Stainless steel exhaust system (left side exit) -Min. 10,000 lb front axle -Min. 21,000 lb rear axle -Min. 10,000 lb front springs -Min. 21,000 lb rear springs -Front and rear shock absorbers -Hydraulic brakes front and rear with dust shields -Heavy duty performance friction brake rotors -Heavy duty automatic transmission with synthetic fluid and TCM performance (7 year/unlimited mile warranty) -Min. 325 amp. alternator (AC Delco Only) -Battery Disconnect Switch (Located In Drivers Area)
