2026-09-08 · Board Packet · Page 18

300 Don Gaspar Ave. 
 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 
 505-827-6640 
 
 Approval Date: July 27, 2026 
 
 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE OR REPLACE A SCHOOL BUS 
 
Control No.: D2627.036 School District: LOS ALAMOS 
 
 INFORMATION ON THE SCHOOL BUS TO BE REPLACED 
 
Owner: LOS ALAMOS 
Bus No.: 143 
Year: 2016 
Seating Capacity: 71 
License No.: G97064 
VIN: 4DRBUC8N7HB293308 
 
 INFORMATION ON THE SCHOOL BUS TO BE PURCHASED 
  
Year: 2027-2028 
Seating Capacity: Large Type C 
Special Equipment: Air Conditioning  
Fuel Type: Diesel 
 
 SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE 
 
The school bus identified is approved for purchase and placed into service for the 2026-2027 school year. 
 
Additional comments:  
♦ Buses ordered shall meet the New Mexico School Bus Construction Standards approved on December 30, 
2010. 
♦ Special equipment must include air conditioning. 
♦ All quotes must be submitted to PED by August 21, 2026. 
♦ Equipment must be ordered by September 18, 2026. 
♦ A Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) must be approved by PED prior to purchase. 
♦ New school buses must be delivered prior to June 30, 2027.  If a bus cannot be manufactured and delivered 
by this date, PED must be notified before the purchase is made. 
♦ School buses must be inspected prior to use and must have the new inspection tag provided by a local 
authorized dealer. 
♦ Under no circumstances shall a different size or additions be ordered on the bus without prior approval 
from PED.  A revised approval letter shall be submitted prior to any deviation from this approval letter.  
 
 
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Amanda Lupardus-Hernandez, Manager   Gregory Frostad, Executive Manager 
School Transportation Bureau    Finance & Operations
Docusign Envelope ID: 3CFC8079-B325-813B-81B3-DDCAA1B4CED9