Proposition #2: Bus & Vehicle Purchase - $2,993,963

Each year, Liverpool Central School District voters are presented with a proposition to purchase new buses and vehicles for the Transportation and Operations & Maintenance departments.

Why?

The purchases are part of the district’s planned vehicle replacement program that keeps its fleet of vehicles in safe, working order and in line with New York State safety standards.

Each day, Liverpool Central School District buses safely transport more than 6,800 students to 38 buildings throughout Central New York, which can result in a great deal of wear and tear over the years.

Typically, the Liverpool Central School District utilizes these school buses and vehicles for approximately 10 years. Like personal vehicles, school buses boast new features every year. By the 10-year mark, older school buses will likely need significant investment in parts and repairs to meet the safety standards of the newer buses.

The district is looking to purchase the following:

• Five (5) All American large school buses with Steer Tires at maximum estimated cost of $215,917.52 each.
• Four (4) All American large school buses double luggage boxes maximum estimated cost of $219,439.86 each.
• Two (2) Microbird small school bus w/AC at a maximum estimated cost of $126,856.83 each.
• Two (2) Microbird small school bus w/Wheelchair Package at a maximum estimated cost of $152,132.58 each.
• Two (2) Ford Premier Shuttle Package Vans at a maximum estimated cost of $91,514.13 each
• Three (3) heavy duty cargo vans at a maximum estimated cost of $74,367.67 each
• One (1) 3/4 or 1-ton pickup with plow at a maximum estimated cost of $66,487.