Agenda Item
c. Approval to Secure Charter Transportation Service for Georgia Aquarium Experiential Learning Experiences for Students in Grades K-12 (Not to exceed $300,000)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education authorize the District to secure transportation services from Harmon Brothers Charter Service, Coast to Coast Tours, LLC, and Samson Tours, Inc through May 29, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Why: This request is to provide transportation to and from the Georgia Aquarium to allow students in grades K-12 to participate in instructor led experiential learning experiences. Students will gain access to opportunities that explore careers in Marine Science. In addition, students will have the opportunity to accelerate their learning and bridge gaps in their knowledge as they engage in real world applications and experiences in science and other core content areas.
Details: Harmon Brothers Charter Service, Coast-to-Coast Tours, LLC, and Samson Tours, Inc. are current approved carriers that provided quotes to ensure that services are provided until May 2025 based upon availability.
Financial impact: The total budget will not exceed the amount of $300,000 and will be allocated from charge code 100.2700.551900.00011.6600.9990.6010.035.0000.
Contact: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-0731
Dr. Sean R. Tartt, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678-676-0323
Mrs. Janetta Greenwood, Director, Fernbank Science Center, 678-874-7119
Effective: September 10, 2024 - May 29, 2025
Status: Attorney approval not required
8/8/2024
Audrey,
Thank you for reaching out to SAMSON serving Georgians since 1983 connecting people with
the places they want to go. Our team would love to help with your group ground transportation trips.
We own and operate large coach buses, mini coaches, vans, and school buses. We are a full service
charter bus carrier (we provide the bus and driver). Our facility is located near the Atlanta airport but
we travel where we are needed.
The pricing is listed below. We provided Friday pricing and special pricing for Monday-
Thursday dates. Let us know the dates you would like to check availability and receive a quote/
reservation. We live to serve.
Friday Trip
8/23/2024 - 9am-2pm
48 passenger school bus: $849.00 per bus
56 passenger coach: $1,599.00 per bus
Monday-Thursday Trip
9am-2pm
48 passenger school bus: $749.00 per bus
56 passenger coach: $1,499.00 per bus
Safe Travels,
Thomas Sambdman
Founding Partner
Samson Tours, Inc.
3745 Zip Industrial Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30354
Office: 404-768-8687 Fax: 404-400-1962 Email: tom@samsontoursinc.com Web: www.SamsonToursInc.com