April 13, 2026 – Mexico School District #59 is accepting bids for two (2) new 2027 Conventional -Type C 77 passenger school buses.  (One Air brake and One Hydraulic brake bus)  Specifications must meet Missouri/DESE standards.   For Bus Specifications Document, see below or please contact Jennifer Fowler at (573)581-3773.     

Air Brake: New 77 Passenger School Bus Specs

Hydraulic Brake: New 77 Passenger School Bus Specs           

Sealed bids must be received on or before 2:00 May 6, 2026 addressed to:      
                                                                         
Mexico School District #59

Attn:  Shelby Gaug

”Bus Bid”

2101 Lakeview Road
Mexico, MO  65265

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and accept that bid which appears to be in the best interest of the school district.  The Board reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, or to reject any or all bids, or any part of any bid.  Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for the opening of bids.  Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered.

The Board of Education approves payment of bills at its regularly scheduled meeting held on the third Tuesday of each month.  Penalties imposed by successful bidders for payments required before such time will not be paid.

All proposals received become part of the District’s file.

It is the policy of the Mexico School District in making purchases to give preference to and encourage the purchase of all commodities manufactured, mined, produced or grown with the municipality, county, and state, and to all firms, corporations or individuals doing business at Missouri firms, corporations, or individuals, when quality and price are approximately the same.  It is further the policy of the school district to encourage the purchase of products manufactured, assembled or produced in the United States.

The District shall have the right to enter into negotiations in an effort to reduce the amount of the bid with the lowest responsible bidder should the lowest responsible bidder’s bid exceed the funds available. For any questions regarding the bid, please contact Jennifer Fowler at 573-567-7413.

Below is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Food Service Food and Supplies. The responsive Proposal will comply with all federal, state and local regulations. Information regarding the services to be provided, information which must be submitted as part of the Proposal, and related details are included in the accompanying RFP.

All interested parties must submit sealed Proposals by Friday, May 1, 2026, 2:00 p.m., CST. No late submittals will be accepted. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals, to waive any irregularities, and to accept the Proposal that is in the best interest of the District. The District shall be held harmless for any failure to solicit proposals from potential firms.  

Companies are to submit Two (2) originals of their response to the RFP.  Proposals shall be delivered in sealed envelopes clearly marked as indicated below. 

Mexico School District #59

Attn:  Shelby Gaug

“Food Service Bid”

2101 Lakeview Road

Mexico, MO 65265

All communications by the Company concerning this RFP must be directed to Joyce Fenner, via email at jfenner@mexico.k12.mo.us.

View the full food services bid document here.