Agenda Item
i. Transportation Department School Buses Purchase 2023-2024 ~ Yancey Bus Sales ~ Georgia Statewide Contract (SWC) # 99999-SPD-G20160601 (Not to exceed $6,446,455) ~ Updated 6.4.2024
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operations Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of Forty (40) Type C, 72-passenger Air-Conditioned Bluebird gasoline engine school buses and Five (5) 2026 Blue Bird/Vision 48-Passenger School Bus with lift from Yancey Bus Sales through the Georgia Statewide Contract (SWC) #99999-SPD-G20160601 for an amount of $6,446,455.
Why: Through the Georgia Statewide Contract, #99999-SPD-G20160601 the Transportation Department will purchase forty-five (45) school buses. This purchase will support staff and maintain the fleet lifecycle management plan.
Details: In accordance with Board Policy DJE (Purchasing), Paragraph III.D.3.d. the purchase is made through contracts formally solicited and obtained by the State of Georgia, or any other political subdivision of the State of Georgia, the federal government, or some other governmental agency. The Purchasing Department shall be authorized to make purchases through inter-governmental and educational cooperatives, alliances, and consortiums to achieve cost savings and administrative efficiencies based on economies of scale.
Financial impact: The purchase amount of $6,446,455 will be allocated from SPLOST Project String/Cost code SP6EQUIP.80136.VEHICLES.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operations Officer; Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Bernando C. Brown, Director; Student Transportation, Division of Operations, 678-875-0090
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
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State Contract Number 99999-SPD-G20160601
VENDOR NAME: Yancey Bus Sales and Service
Delivery Cost Per Mile
Estimated Number of Miles
Delivery Cost $0.00
Description of Bus Manufacturer Make/Model Bus Bid Price
Base Unit 54-Passenger 2026 Blue Bird / Vision 48-Passenger School Bus with Lift $122,846.00
BUS OPTION DELETION DESCRIPTION Cost
TOTAL COST OF DELETIONS $ -
BUS OPTIONS ADDITIONS DESCRIPTION
O53 - Driver's Seat-Air Ride $ 240.00
O1 - Adjustable Pedals $ 1,113.00
O3 - Alternator - Higher Capacity - 280 Amp $ 710.00
O12 - Axle - Front 12,000 lbs Hendricksen Standard
027-Brakes-Disc Brakes $ 2,129.00
O29 - Brakes - Air Dryer - AD-IP Standard
O71 - Entance Door - Automatic Air Door (3-Position Switch) Standard
O78 - Floor - Covering - Step Well Pebble Tread $ 340.00
O84 - Floor - Plywood Marine Grade 5/8" $ 165.00
O24 - Batteries - Three Minimum 1800 CCA *2100 CCA Standard* Standard
O48 - Communication - PA with 8 Speakers $ 395.00
O58 - Electrical - Fused 12-Volt Power Block for Add-On Options (1 Batt. Block, 1 Ignition Block) $ 42.00
O91 - Headroom - 77" Standard
O105 - HVAC - Additional (2nd) Driver's Fan $ 73.00
O108 - HVAC - Wall Mount Rear Heater Standard
O124 - Lighting - Lamps and Signals - Complete Exterior LED Lighting Package w/Strobe Feature Standard
O126 - Lighting - Lamps and Signals - Driver's Dome LED $ 62.00
O141 - Vandal Locks $ 307.00
O145 - Mirrors - Heated Side/Rear Vision Mirrors (Includes Cross View Mirrors) $ 181.00
O147 - Mud Flaps - Front $ 66.00
O148 - Mud Flaps - Rear $ 77.00
O150 - Noise Reduction - Interior Ceiling Panels - Full Bus $ 705.00
O169 - Seating - Track Mounted 39" Seat Qty (4) @ 230.00 ea. $ 920.00
O183 - Storage - Over Driver's Side Window $ 153.00
O186 - Suspension - Air-Ride Rear Only (Hendricksen) $ 1,350.00
O45 - Color - White Roof $ 275.00
O86 - Glass - Tinted Windows Full Bus $ 520.00
O216 - Warranty - Extended - 5-Year Warr. For Complete Bus - 5-Years/Unlimited Miles $ 1,790.00
O234 - Floor - Flat w/ Power Lift Door Located at Rear $ 5,995.00
Tire Tab - Goodyear Endurance RSA 255/70R22.5 Tires LRH No Charge
Alt Fuel Tab - Engine - FORD/ROUSH 6.8L V-10 320 Hp Gas $ (1,000.00)
Fuel Tank - 67 Gallon Usable Capacity Standard
Blue Bird NextGen Convertible Seating . Seat Belts and Blue Fire Block $ 4,000.00
A/C Optional Pricing Tab - MCC 120,000 BTU Dual In-Wall Flush Mount $ 9,660.00
TOTAL COST OF ADDITIONS $ 30,268.00
SOURCED GOODS DESCRIPTION Cost
Bendix Park Brake Lever Pad $ 5.00
Outside Speaker for PA System $ 40.00
5-Year Towing for All Engine/Transmission Warrantable Bus Down Failures Included
Kenwood NX-800NexEdge Digital Two Way Radio $ 925.00
(3) Q-Starint QRT - Deluxe Occ Restraint Tiedown Systems Included
Amerex 25 Lbs. Rechargeable Fire Suppression System (Frame Rail Mounted w/ Int. Monitor) Included
All Units Keyed Alike $ 7.00
Yancey Armrest Cup Holder $ 29.00
Rightside Entrance Door Assist Rail Standard
5 Year Towing $ 2,228.00
Rear Bulkhead Access Panels for Rear Waning Lghts $ 36.00
Driver's Firewall Insulation $ 86.00
Full Loom Body Wiring Harness $ 205.00
Black Window Frames $ 180.00
REI 5 Camera System $ 2,634.00
REI Lot Based Server $ 750.00
Alpha Communications (5) Camera Install $ 410.00
Bendix ABS Braking System with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) STD
Roscoe Crash Avoidance $ 1,375.00
Illuminated School Bus Signs and Stop Arm w/Install $ 3,063.00
Back Up Camera w/ Intergated Mirror $ 1,295.00
Ford/Roush 7.3L Engine Upgrade $ 1,000.00
DeKalb County Schools Loyalty Discount $ (4,483.00)
TOTAL COST OF SOURCED GOODS $ 9,785.00
TOTAL COST OF BUILD A BUS $ 162,899.00