Asked & Answered

Mike Mertens, AAEA Assistant Executive Director

The question was, "I am looking at purchasing a new vehicle for my district. Where can I get the state bid list? If a company can be at or under the state bid list can I purchase the vehicle without taking bids?"

Here's a link to the 2023 State Vehicle Contract.

The answer to the second part of the question is "yes." Under Arkansas law, A.C.A. § 6-21-307, school districts may purchase a new motor vehicle from a motor vehicle dealer if the purchase price does not exceed the fleet price awarded by the Office of State Procurement.

If you have questions for Mike, email him at m.mertens@theaaea.org.