2027 Purchasing Program
AASBO Bus Purchasing Alliance
Competitive pricing. Alabama specifications. Manufacturer choice. Local control.
Built for Alabama districts
Statewide demand, one competitive procurement process.
AASBO provides program sponsorship and oversight. A Lead District serves as the official public procurement authority. BoardReadyBids coordinates participation and develops and administers the bid process.
Each participating district retains its purchasing authority. Preliminary interest helps define demand and does not by itself create an obligation to purchase. Optional financing support may be available through Raymond James where appropriate.
Create procurement profile
Program workflow
From district need to district decision.
1Districts identify anticipated needs
2Statewide demand is aggregated
3Specifications are developed
4Lead District conducts the procurementOfficial procurement authority
5Vendors submit competitive pricing
6Awards become available to participants
7Districts make their own purchasing decisions
8Optional financing support is available
Designed around real district requirements.
71-passenger and other configurations
A/C and non-A/C options
Camera and telematics choices
Extended warranty options
Service and delivery considerations
Optional pooled financing interest