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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Directors,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Just a reminder that the <b>Maine School Bus Purchasing Program</b> will open on
<b>Monday, November 4</b>, and close on <b>Tuesday, November 25</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">One very important point I want to emphasize is that once you have been approved to purchase a school bus, you
<b>must purchase the specific bus you were approved for</b> or cancel the request. We will
<b>no longer approve substitute buses</b> with different base bids or sizes. Before submitting your application, please review the bid listing:
<a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Transportation%20-%202025%20Bid%20Results%20-%2010.29.2025.pdf">
Bid Results RFQ 05A 250515-256.xls</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If an emergency arises—such as your district receiving a new student requiring a bus with wheelchair accommodations—please
<b>contact me directly</b> to discuss the change before proceeding. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great weekend,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheryl<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">________________________________________ <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Cheryl Brackett, MBA</span></b><br>
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Transportation Coordinator II <br>
Maine School Safety Center <br>
Maine Department of Education<br>
23 State House Station<br>
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023<br>
<b>Email: </b><u><span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="mailto:cheryl.brackett@maine.gov">cheryl.brackett@maine.gov</a></span></u><span style="color:#0070C0">
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<b>Phone</b>: 207-446-3019<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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