# Edmonton Catholic Schools Bonfire #Q-2026-72

ECSD seeks new school buses through lease-to-own or lease-with-purchase-option financing

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** Q-2026-72
**NAICS:** 336120, 532120, 532411

ECSD Financial Services is seeking Expressions of Interest for new school buses through lease-to-own or lease-with-purchase-option arrangements.
- **Buyer:** ECSD, Financial Services.
- **Opportunity:** New school buses supplied through an operating-lease financing arrangement (UNSPSC 84121607).
- **OEMs and vendors:** No specific bus manufacturer, vendor, bus model, or part number is named. The notice invites school-bus manufacturers, dealers, financial institutions, and leasing companies to respond.
- **Products and quantities:** New school buses; quantity and specifications are not provided.
- **Requested response information:** Warranty details, damage and return procedures, three references, product compliance and quality information, and delivery lead time.

### Description

ECSD invites qualified school-bus manufacturers, dealers, financial institutions, and leasing companies to submit an Expression of Interest for providing new school buses through a lease-to-own or lease-with-purchase-option arrangement. The opportunity is listed under UNSPSC 84121607, Operating lease finance service. Required submissions include acceptance of RSO terms and conditions, warranty information, damage and return procedures, three references, product compliance/quality information, and delivery lead time. The solicitation closes November 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.

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