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
Agreement for
DeKalb County School
District
DeKalb County BOE EV Charging
Facility A & B North Decatur
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Agreement
1769 Sands Place
Power Services
Marietta, GA 30067
770-550-5370
Thursday March 5, 2026
DEKALB CO BOARD OF EDUC
Raymond Stanley
Executive Director, Transportation and Fleet Operations
DeKalb County School District
Re: DeKalb County BOE EV Charging Facility A & B
North Decatur
Georgia Power Company is pleased to offer you our proposal to provide the following EV Charging
Turnkey Design/Build and commissioning for electric fleet charging stations at the 3770 Decatur Road,
Stone Mountain GA 30083. The EV Charging Units, Cloud Plan and Warranty has been priced with the
Sourcewell Pricing Contract # 021825-CPI. The electrical infrastructure to the EV charging system will
be provided under the Georgia Power EV Make Ready Program.
Scope of work:
Georgia Power will install twelve (12) CP 6620 dual port level 2 charging station that will provide 19.2 kw
output per port for 24 managed parking spaces; two (2) ChargePoint Express Plus Power Block will be
installed to deliver 160 kw output per Power Block, and two (2) dual port Power Links will be installed to
enable four (4) managed parking spaces.
EV Charging Equipment Infrastructure:
ChargePoint Express Plus with Power Link 2000- 24 ft cable- Buy America FTA
CP6621 Dual port, pedestal mount, 18 ft
cable-Buy America FHWA
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Parties:
Seller: Georgia Power Company, a Georgia corporation with an office at 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard,
N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308
Buyer: DeKalb County School District
Project Details:
Project Name: DeKalb County School District North Decatur EV Fleet
Project 3770 Decatur Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Location:
Services:
Goods and Electric Bus Charging Equipment + Installation Services
Services:
Included in
Quantity: Total Price:
Scope?
Buy America FHWA CP6621 Level 2 dual port Packaged in
with 18 FT with Cable Management and Pedestal Sourcewell
Kit 12 Contract Pricing Yes
Packaged in
1-Year- Fleet Enterprise Cloud Plan (Powerlink Sourcewell
2000) 4 Contract Pricing Yes
Buy America FHWA Power Link PL2000 (dual Packaged in
ports), cable management and concrete mounting Sourcewell
template 2 Contract Pricing Yes
Packaged in
Buy America Power Block and concrete mounting Sourcewell
template 2 Contract Pricing Yes
Packaged in
Sourcewell
Buy America Power Module(40 kw/module) 8 Contract Pricing Yes
1-Years Prepaid Assure Power Link 2000 Plan. Packaged in
Includes Sourcewell
Parts and Labor Warranty, Remote Contract Pricing
Technical Support, On-Site Repairs
when needed, Unlimited Configuration
Changes, and Reporting. 2 Yes
1-Year Prepaid Assure Power Block Plan. Packaged in
Includes Sourcewell
Parts and Labor Warranty, Remote Contract Pricing
Technical Support, On-Site Repairs
when needed, Unlimited Configuration
Changes, and Reporting. 2 Yes
Packaged in
Sourcewell
Power Link Commissioning 2 Contract Pricing Yes
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Packaged in
Sourcewell
Power Block Commissioning and Activation 2 Contract Pricing Yes
Packaged in
Sourcewell
1-year Prepaid Cloud Plan (CP6621 Level 2) 24 Contract Pricing Yes
1-year Prepaid Assure for CP6620 station. Packaged in
Includes Parts and Labor Warranty, Remote Sourcewell
Technical Support, On-Site Repairs Contract Pricing
when needed, Unlimited Configuration
Changes, and Reporting. 12 Yes
Packaged in
Sourcewell
Initial Station Activation for CP6621 (level 2) 12 Contract Pricing Yes
Total Sourcewell Pricing
(Contract # 021825-CPI) $434,674.94
Freight Cost (Zero Freight Cost if Contract is Freight Cost (Zero Freight Cost if Contract
Fully Executed by March 31, 2026) is Fully Executed by March 31, 2026)
Installation/Bolt down of Bus Charging Equipment
trenching & backfill, bollards, concrete pads &
stencils for Power Links; wheel stops and stencils
for CP6021, permitting 1 $117.492.06 Yes
Specifications:
Total Price and Payment: $552,167.00
Invoice Seller shall invoice as follows:
Schedule:
Milestone: $ Amount
(invoices will
be issued Upon execution of this Agreement
within 30
days of each
milestone Upon Completion of installation,
completion) commissioning of charging equipment,
acceptance and signature of Letter of
Completion
Exhibit A General Terms and Conditions
Exhibit B Form of Change Order
Exhibit C Certificate of Completion
The total price is $552,167.00 taxes are exempted
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Notes:
o Additional fees for GPC regulated facilities, easements, ingress and egress, environmental permitting,
utility locates etc. are not included in the price above.
o Utility Services not responsible for damages Resulting from “pre-existing conditions”
o This price does not include any regulated charges.
Qualifications/Exclusions:
If excessive rock or other underground obstruction are encountered, additional cost will be passed
onto DeKalb County School District.
This offer is valid for thirty days or until earlier revoked by Georgia Power Company, and it is
made in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions attached hereto. Such terms
and conditions are expressly incorporated by reference into this letter and shall be binding on
the parties.
This proposal is subject to, and is pending final approval by Georgia Power management
subsequent to customer acceptance.
If you wish to accept this offer and the terms and conditions of this letter, please indicate your
acceptance by signing below and returning this letter to me at your convenience.
Thank you again for allowing us the opportunity to present our proposal. We are very eager to
serve your system needs and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Tammy Harrington
Utility Services - Georgia Power Company
Phone – 770-550-5370 - Email – TJHARRIN@southernco.com
The undersigned unconditionally agrees to engage Georgia Power Company to perform the
Project and to purchase the equipment and/or services described above from Georgia Power
Company on and subject to the terms and conditions of this letter agreement.
DEKALB CO BOARD OF EDUC GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
By: By:
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Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
Attachments: - Terms and Conditions
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. THE TERMS SPECIFIED HEREIN TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER AND SUPERCEDE ANY CONFLICTING OR
DIFFERENT TERMS SET FORTH IN ANY NEGOTIATIONS, AGREEMENTS, DISCUSSIONS OR
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
2. These Terms and Conditions, and the letter agreement attached hereto (collectively, the “Agreement”), constitute
the entire agreement between Georgia Power Company (the “Company”) and the customer (the “Customer” and,
collectively with the Company, the “Parties”) as to the subject matter hereof, and no modification shall be binding
unless in writing and signed by each of the Parties.
3. The Customer acknowledges that the Company is not the manufacturer of any of the equipment or materials
furnished to Customer pursuant to this Agreement, and that the Company shall not be liable for claims arising out
of the manufacture or design thereof.
4. The Company will perform the Project work in a professional and workmanlike manner with a reasonable degree
of care, skill and diligence and in accordance with this Agreement. If the performance of any portion of the Project
fails to comply with these requirements, and the Customer gives written notice of such failure to the Company not
later than one (1) month following the completion of the Project, then, to the extent necessary to cure such failure,
the Company shall repair, replace, or reperform, at its option, the affected portion of the work at no additional cost
to the Customer.
5. THE ONLY WARRANTY CONCERNING THE PROJECT (OR ANY GOODS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR
SERVICES INCLUDED THEREIN) IS SET FORTH IN ABOVE PARAGRAPH 4. THE COMPANY DOES NOT
MAKE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
APPLICATION, OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT (OR ANY EQUIPMENT OR OTHER
GOODS OR MATERIALS OR SERVICES THEREIN) FURNISHED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. THERE
ARE NO WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OR TRADE OR ANY
WARRANTY AS TO NONINFRINGEMENT. THE COMPANY SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR
RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY WARRANTY PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR
ANY THIRD PARTY SUPPLIER OF ANY EQUIPMENT, PARTS OR OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED
PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.
6. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED UPON BREACH OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, UNDER ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED
IN ANY WAY WITH THIS AGREEMENT, ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FURNISHED PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT, OR THE SALE, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION OR USE THEREOF. THE PARTIES FURTHER
AGREE THAT THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR
CONNECTED IN ANY WAY WITH THIS AGREEMENT, ANY SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT FURNISHED
PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE SALE, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION OR USE THEREOF,
WHETHER BASED UPON BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY,
SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED, IN THE AGGREGATE, THE CONTRACT PRICE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
7. The Company shall not be liable for delays in the work or delivery, or failure to deliver, due to (1) causes beyond
its reasonable control, (2) acts of God, acts of civil or military authority, priorities, fires, strikes, floods, epidemics,
war, riot, delays in transportation or car shortages, or (3) inability of the Company or any supplier due to causes
beyond its reasonable control to obtain necessary labor, equipment, materials, components, or manufacturing
facilities. In the event of any such delay, the date of installation or performance or related services shall be
extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay. The consent of the Customer to installation of
any such equipment furnished hereunder is understood to constitute a waiver of all claims for damages by reason
of delay.
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8. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company and
its officers, directors, employees, affiliated companies, contractors, agents, successors and assigns (collectively,
the “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses (including
investigation costs, expenses of litigation and reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred or suffered by any Indemnitee,
whether or not involving third party claims and whether or not caused in part by the active or passive negligence
of any Indemnitee (collectively, “Damages”), arising, directly or indirectly, from or in connection with the Customer’s
electric distribution system or the operation, use, malfunction, failure or defect thereof or the Project, except for
any Damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of any applicable Indemnitees or their agents or employees in the performance of
the Project.
9. Payment to the Company for the Project in the amount set forth in this Agreement shall be made by the Customer
within thirty (30) days after the Customer’s receipt of an invoice with respect to the Project. Accounts with open
balances more than thirty (30) days old are subject to a late payment finance charge. The late payment finance
charge is computed at a “periodic rate” of 1.5% per month applied to the net balance past due at the end of the
billing period, after deducting payments and/or credits given. Any partial payments received on past due accounts
shall be applied first to the payment of finance charges due and then to the oldest past due invoices. Late payment
finance charges can be avoided by paying the current open balances within thirty (30) days from the date of the
invoice. In the event the finance charges assessed hereunder exceed the maximum allowed by law, the finance
charges shall be assessed at the highest legal rate. If the Company shall employ counsel to collect amounts due
from the customer, then the Customer shall pay to the Company all attorneys’ fees paid to collect the balance.
10. To secure the payment in full of all amounts payable by the Customer hereunder, the Customer hereby grants to
the Company a purchase money security interest in and security title to all equipment, parts, and other materials
provided or installed by the Company pursuant to this Agreement and all proceeds from their sale or disposition.
The Customer agrees to execute such financing statements and other documentation as may be requested by the
Company in order to protect and perfect the security interest granted herein. The Customer further authorizes the
Company to file any financing statements and other documentation in order to protect or perfect such security
interest with or without the Customer’s signature.
11. Georgia Power Company will make every effort to locate existing underground utilities, however the Customer
assumes full responsibility for, and all liabilities and costs associated with, (a) the location of underground utilities
at the site of the work, (b) any relocation or removal of underground (including but not limited to rock) or overhead
obstructions which are not part of the Company’s scope of work and which may interfere with or make more
expensive the work, (c) any pre-existing, unknown condition which prevents or makes more expensive the
performance of the Work, (d) permits and required notifications to any governmental entity, and (e) any hazardous
waste or toxic materials encountered at the site.
12. This Agreement has been entered into in the State of Georgia, and shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. Any legal action or proceeding arising under or in connection
with this Agreement or the equipment or materials furnished hereunder shall be brought only in state or federal
courts located in Fulton County in the State of Georgia, and each of the Parties hereby irrevocably consents to the
jurisdiction and exclusive venue of such courts and waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to
the jurisdiction or venue of such courts.
13. If for any reason any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall not affect those provisions of this Agreement which are valid and enforceable.
14. The Customer shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, assign any of its rights or obligations
under this Agreement; provided that the Customer may assign its rights and obligations hereunder to a lender or
finance lessor in connection with a leasing or other financing arrangement approved by the Company. No such
assignment to a lender or finance lessor shall relieve the Customer of any of its obligations hereunder.
15. If the Customer believes that all or any part of the Project work is entitled to tax exempt status, the Customer will
furnish to Company, contemporaneously with the Agreement execution, documentation sufficient to prove its tax
exempt status, and the Customer will assume full responsibility for satisfying all tax exempt requirements.
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