High school student transport van
Washington County School DistrictTennessee- Detected
- Jul 9, 2026
- 120 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
- Est. value
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The board deferred a decision on purchasing a 2026 Toyota Sienna LE 8-passenger van for high school student transport under state contract SWC209, priced at $40,511. Trustees raised concerns about whether an 8-passenger or larger van is safer and whether purchases should be delayed due to budget constraints, and requested comparative safety information for the July 9, 2026 meeting. Vehicle, fleet, and safety vendors can offer data, specs, or alternative configurations that address safety and cost for extracurricular and small-group student transport.
Vehicle would be purchased off State of Tennessee SWC209 contract 0000000000000000000088751; discussion included saving funds due to budget restraints and safest size for student transport.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 9, 2026
- Agency
- Washington County School District
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