Agenda Item
iii. Georgia Statewide Contract 99999-SPD-ES40199373-009S, Acquisition of Transportation Department Support Service Vehicles from Wade Ford Inc., (not to exceed $828,360)
Summary: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of thirty (30) support vehicles for the Transportation Department from Wade Ford, Inc., through Georgia Statewide Contract 99999-SPD-ES40199373-009S for an amount not to exceed $828,360.90.
Why: Through the Georgia Statewide Contract 99999-SPD-ES40199373-009S, DeKalb County School District Transportation Department will purchase thirty (30) vehicles. This purchase will support staff and maintain the fleet lifecycle management.
Details: In accordance with Board Policy DJE (Purchasing), Paragraph III D.3. (d), exceptions to competitive selection are allowed when the purchase is made through contracts formally solicited and obtained by the State of Georgia, the Federal Government, or some other government agencies. The Transportation Department’s support vehicles will be procured under the GA Statewide Contract.
Financial impact: This purchase will be allocated under the general fund from cost code 100.2700.573000.00011.7100.1320.8012.040.0000, in an amount not to exceed $828,360.90.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678. 676.1470
Mr. Cedric Burse, Director of Fleet & Special Transportation, Division of Operations, 678.676.1385
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
On November 16, 2013, the State of Georgia awarded Contract 99999-SPD-ES40199373-009S to
Wade Ford, Inc. for the purchase of administrative vehicles.
In accordance with Board Policy DJE (Purchasing), Paragraph III D.3. (d), exceptions to
competitive selection are allowed when the purchase is made through contracts formally
solicited an obtained by the State of Georgia, the Federal Government, or some other
government agencies.
Upon board approval, thirty (30) vehicles will be procured under GA Statewide Contract 99999-
SPD-ES40199373-009S, in an amount not to exceed $828,360.90.