The Hi-Plains School District is accepting sealed bids for the following listed surplus property items:
Item #1 2000 Blue Bird Bus, 35 Passenger Bus on a Chevrolet Chassis, 3126 Cat Motor with Allison 4 Speed Auto Transmission, 10R22.5 tires, 188,011 Miles, last certified and last used in 2024.
Item #2 2001 Thomas Bus, 19 Passenger Thomas Built Bus on a Chevrolet Chassis, 6.5 Turbo Diesel, 4L80E automatic, 225/75R16 Tires, 194,549 miles, Last certified and last used in 2024.
Item #3 2002 Mid-Bus, 14 passenger Mid-Bus, 5.7l V8 and 4l80e transmission, 161,904 miles, 225/75R16 Tires, Last Certified and last used in 2022. Intermittent fuel problems.
Item #4 2003 GMC Yukon XL, 273,381 miles, 4wd, 6.0 V8, 4L80E 4 Speed Transmission, PW, PL, Rubber Floor, Engine was overheated and failed in early 2024.
Item #5 Wire Matic 250 Welder, Serial # U1930517508, Lincoln Electric, Model #10003
Item #6 IdealArc 250 Welder, Serial #C1031000362, Lincoln Electric, Model #9992
Item #7 AC-DC Heavy Duty Welder, Serial #D097245, Century. Does not work.
Item #8 AC-DC Heavy Duty Welder, Serial #D097244, Century. Voltage won’t adjust.
Bids are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, must be in a sealed envelope and indicate the Item #(s) on the outside of the envelope. Items can be seen at Hi-Plains School District R-23, 350 Patriot Dr, Seibert, CO 80834 by appointment; contact Brian Witt for vehicles and Emily Craig for welders at 970-664-2636.
Bids will be opened at the October 16, 2025 Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as they may be heard.
All items are sold “As Is” and all sales are final.
Payment must be made in full for all items by 4 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025 with cash, check, money order, or cashier’s check.
Buyers are responsible for the prompt and safe removal of all purchased items by 4 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, which includes all necessary packing, loading, and transportation.
Hi-Plains School District R-23 reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw items from the sale at any point which can occur until the buyer has paid in full and removed the items.
By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees they have read, understand, and accept all terms and conditions of the sale.