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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VENDOR NAME: Yancey Bus Sales and Service
Delivery Cost Per Mile 1.50
Estimated Number of Miles 0.00
Delivery Cost $0.00
State Contract Number: 99999-SPD-G20160601
Description of Bus Manufacturer Make/Model Bus Bid Price
72 Passenger Type C 2024 Blue Bird / Vision BBCV3303 $113,301.00
BUS OPTION DELETION DESCRIPTION Cost
0164 - Air Operated Stop Arm with LED Lights $ 111.00
(Air Stop Arm is NOT being deleted. There is a credit for using air over electric operated) $ -
TOTAL COST OF DELETIONS $ 111.00
BUS OPTIONS ADDITIONS DESCRIPTION Cost
FORD/Roush 7.3L V8 350HP Gasoline Engine $ (1,000.00)
100 Gallon Fuel Sys with ORVR $ 2,713.00
Ford 6 Speed Transmission Standard
Cruise Control Standard
01-Adjustable Pedals $ 1,113.00
03 - Alternator, 280amp $ 710.00
012 - Front Axle, 12,000lb Standard
016 - Oil Filled Front Hubs Standard
020 - Rear Axle, 21,000lb Standard
023 - Exterior Battery Box Standard
024 - Three (3) Group 31 Batteries Standard
029 - Bendix AD-IP Air Dryer Standard
031 - Front Air Brakes 16.5"x 5" Standard
033 - Rear Air Brakes 16.5" x 7" Standard
040 - White Roof $ 235.00
042-Communication-Am/Fm/PA w/ 8 Speakers $ 500.00
047 - Air Operated Crossing Arm With Poly-Carbon Rod Standard
048 - Driver's Seat, Air Ride - Blue Upholstery $ 205.00
Blue, Fire Block Passenger Seat Upholstery Standard
050 - Driver's Seat Belt With Adjustable Tether Standard
052 - Digital Clock On Dash Standard
054 - 12v Power Outlet For Cell Phone Charger Standard
055 - Exterior Electrical Panel Access Door Standard
062 - Primer Pump For Fuel System Standard
065 - Entrance Door, Air Operated w/ 3 Position Switch Standard
078 - Tinted Windows, Full Bus $ 1,560.00
099-HVAC-135K BTU MCC Front and Rear InWall A/C $ 9,654.00
0100 - 80,000 btu Rear Underseat Heater Standard
0113 - Exterior Lights, LED ( Including 8-Light Warning System) Standard
O121 - Lighting - 8-Way Warning Lights, Storbing LED Standard
Pre-Trip Exterior Light Test Switch Standard
0114 - Dome Lights, 2 Rows Incl. With Base Bus Price
0115 - Driver's Dome Light on Separate Switch $ 49.00
0118 - Headlamps With Daytime Running Lights Standard
0127 - Rear Motorist Alert LED Light Assembly Standard
0130 - Vandal Locks, Front and Rear Doors $ 246.00
0136 - Mud Flaps - Front $ 50.00
0137 - Mud Flaps - Rear $ 59.00
0139 - Full Length Acoustical Headliner $ 705.00
0168 - Storage - Overhead Driver's Storage Box $ 115.00
0181 - Upgrade To 11Rx22.5 Tires From 10Rx22.5 Tires Incl. With Base Bus Price
0198-Warranty-5 Year Extended Bumper to Bumper Warranty A/C Included $ 4,100.00
8.25 X 22.5 Hub Piloted Wheels Standard
Governed Road Speed, 70 mph Standard
TOTAL COST OF ADDITIONS $ 21,014.00
SOURCED GOODS DESCRIPTION Cost
Battery Switch Disconnect $ 145.00
Additional Forward Grabrail $ 35.00
Ignition Keyed Alike $ 8.00
Body Loom Full Bus Including A/C $ 390.00
5 Yr Towing Warranty $ 2,500.00
Samsara GPS Telematics $ 345.00
Kenwood NX-800K NexEdge Digital Two Way Radio $ 750.00
Mobile Eye Crash Avoidance $ 2,130.00
Console Mounted Arm Rest / Storage $ 30.00
REI Digital Camera System (5) Camera System $ 2,875.00
Alpha Communications Camera System Install $ 425.00
Dekalb County Loyalty Discount $ (3,038.00)
TOTAL COST OF SOURCED GOODS $ 6,595.00
TOTAL COST OF BUILD A BUS $ 140,799.00