PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Vermilion Parish School Board either online at www.centralbidding.com or at the Vermilion Parish School Board, Charles Campbell Curriculum Annex Center, Board Room, 216 South Jefferson Street, Abbeville, Louisiana until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at which time the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read for the following:

Bid 2026.792 - MODEL YEAR 2027 OR NEWER, FULL 71/72 PASSENGER, DIESEL-POWERED, AIR CONDITIONED SCHOOL BUS(ES) @ 1:00 P.M.

Bids must be sealed and the envelope marked either: " Bid 2026.792 - Model Year 2027 or Newer, Full 71/72 Passenger, Diesel-Powered, Air Conditioned School Bus(es), Opening Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 @ 1:00 P.M, and include BidderÕs name and address"

Specifications and bid forms for the above may be obtained by calling, writing, or emailing Lori Fontenot, Purchasing Agent, Vermilion Parish School Board, 220 South Jefferson Street, Abbeville, Louisiana 70510, Phone (337) 898-5707, email-lori.fontenot@vpsb.net. Specifications can also be found on www.centralbidding.com and https://www.vpsb.net/o/vpsd/page/2627-bids.

Bids submitted prior to this date and time should be properly marked on the outside of a sealed envelope and should be mailed or delivered to Lori Fontenot, Purchasing Agent, Vermilion Parish School Board, 220 South Jefferson Street, Abbeville, LA 70510 or P. O. Drawer 520, Abbeville, Louisiana 70511. Written receipts for bids will be issued according to law.

The Vermilion Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, and to waive any informalities incident thereto.

VERMILION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Thomas J. Byler

Superintendent

PUBLICATION DATES:

October 7 and October 14, 2026

Cost: $54.00