Agenda Item
i. Contract ~ Georgia Power Company ~ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations ~ Georgia Power Company MSA Energy-Related Equipment Sale and Installation ~ Former A & B North Decatur Site (Not to Exceed $600,000)
Summary: Presented by: Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the purchase and installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Charging Stations at the Former A & B North Decatur Site, from Georgia Power Company, not to exceed $600,000.
Why: This purchase aligns with DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) commitment to environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and student health by reducing emissions and improving air quality in and around our schools. The acquisition of these 25 electric buses represents the District’s EPA Clean School Bus (CSB) grant implementation, following the initial 25 EV buses approved in January 2025.
Details: On January 15, 2025, the DeKalb Board of Education approved the purchase of (25) electric school buses from Yancey Bus Sales and Service through the Georgia Statewide Contract (SWC) #99999-SPD- SWL20200630-0001 for $9,375,000.00.
The EV Charging Station at the former A&B North Decatur site has been identified as a feasible initial deployment location. Leveraging turnkey design-build capabilities in partnership with Georgia Power. Using this site will provide relief for the construction team who are in the design phase of the Hooper Alexander and East Campus sites. This project also supports the District’s phased approach to electric vehicle fleet transition, with charging infrastructure currently under development at East DeKalb Campus and the former Hooper Alexander Elementary School-the two designated EV bus maintenance and charging hubs.
Financial impact: Local Capital Project Fund: F300CIP.12330.CONSTRSVC.8011 under the LCPF Fund 300.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1332
Mr. Raymond Stanley, Executive Director of Transportation & Fleet, Division of Operations, 678.898.8055
Mr. Artis Johnson, Program Director, Division of Operations, 404.790.8985
Mr. Hans Williams, Director of Planning & CIP Programming, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
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