Agenda Item
i. Contract Award ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Statewide Contract ~ Peach State Truck Centers (#99999-SPD0000236-0003) ~ Acquisition of Thomas Built School Buses (Not to Exceed $3,140,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the use of the Cooperative Agreement - Georgia Statewide Contract - 99999-001-SPD0000236-0003 - Peach State Truck Centers for the purchase of twenty (20)- 2027 / Thomas Built - Saf-T-Liner C2 (72 passenger) school buses from Peach State Truck Centers in an amount not to exceed $3,140,000.
Why: The approval of the proposed purchase supports the DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) ongoing efforts to maintain a safe, reliable, and efficient student transportation fleet. These buses will replace units that have exceeded established lifecycle thresholds of 175,000+ miles and/or 15+ years in service. Replacing aging buses is necessary to ensure the safety of student transportation, sustain operational efficiency, and reduce the increasing maintenance costs associated with an older fleet.
Details: The Division of Operations - Transportation/Fleet Services Department is requesting approval to procure twenty (20) 2027 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. These units will replace existing buses that have exceeded lifecycle standards of 175,000 miles and/or 15 years of service. Replacement buses will improve fleet reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance safety for student transportation operations. Newer buses are expected to lower maintenance and repair costs while improving fuel efficiency and overall operational performance.
The Georgia Statewide Contract - 99999-001-SPD0000236-0003 - term is for an initial two (2) years, (effective date 12.16.2025 -12.15.2027) with five (5) one (1) year optional renewals.
This Purchase will ensure that the Transportation Department is adequately equipped to respond to student school bus issues throughout the District in a timely manner and aligns with the District’s strategic focus on operational efficiency, fleet modernization, and ensuring safe and dependable transportation services for students.
Financial impact: Amount: Not to exceed $3,140,000.00. Funds will be utilized from FY26 General Purchase/Lease - Buses Codes: 100.2700.573200.41121.7100.2411.8010.040.0000
100.2700.573200.00011.7100.2410.8012.040.0000
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Raymond Stanley, Executive Dir. Transportation & Fleet, Division of Operations, 678.676.1395
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Supplier Information Sheet
Georgia School Buses with Related Equipment,
Contract Description
Options, and Accessories
Statewide Contract Number 99999-001-SPD0000236-0003
Supplier ID Number 0000010849
Supplier Name Peach State Truck Centers LLC.
Effective Date 12/16/2025 Expiration Date 12/15/2027
Number of
7 Contract Type: Convenience
Suppliers Awarded
Table of Contents Page Number
Supplier Information 2
General Contract Information 3
Ordering Instructions 4
Where to Find Additional Attachments 5
Renewals / Extensions / Amendments 6
NIGP Codes 7
DOAS Contact Information 8
Supplier and Contract Information
Supplier Name & Address
Peach State Truck Centers 1755
5814 Frontage Road
Forest Park Georgia 3-0297
Peach State Truck Centers | Freightliner Trucks For
Supplier Website:
Sale in GA
Primary Supplier Contact Alternate Supplier Contact
Sales Coordinator
Name: Gary Carlisle Name: Rebecca Fitzpatrick
Email: gcarlisle@peachstatetrucks.com Email:
Phone Number: 770 262 8503 rfitzpatrick@peachstatetrucks.com
Phone Number:706)367-8998 Ext 3937
General Supplier Email: N/A
Contract Details
Peach State Trucks Centers LLC
Remittance Address 6535 Crescent Drive
Norcross Georgia 30071
Ceiling Pricing; Fixed for Busses and
Pricing Structure
Options, Percentage off for Parts
Delivery times will be agreed upon between
Delivery Days vendor and buyer at time of order.
Payment Terms Net 30
State and Local Entities; Local School
Authorized Users Districts and Other States
Go to website (link above), contact Primary
Acceptable Ordering Method Contact (above)
Acceptable Payment Method(s) ACH, Check
General Contract Information
“CLICK HERE” to access the Notice of Award document & awarded categories/suppliers
https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/eventDetails?eSourceNumber=99999-
SPD0000236&sourceSystemType=ps
This contract is for the provision of School Buses, both Conventional,
Alternative Fueled (Propane and Compressed Natural Gas), and Electric
School Buses with Related Equipment, Options, Parts, and Accessories.
Related Services are not included in this contract. Parts are available at a
percentage off.
The buses include TYPE A, TYPE C, and TYPE D school buses of various
designed seating capacity, including Electric. This contract also includes
special needs equipment, alternatively fueled vehicles, new technology
vehicles, and incorporates green initiatives in both bus design and
manufacture.
This is an à la carte, competitively bid contract that provides great flexibility
in customizing a school bus. Buyers can quickly customize their purchase
to meet their individual requirements. This cutting- edge approach creates
tremendous cost and time saving efficiencies in the school bus buying
process for both the supplier and buyer.
The State Purchasing Division will manage this contract at the state level.
Contract issues can be forwarded to the Contract Manager.
Customers may require special terms and conditions based on local
requirements. These requirements should be coordinated with the vendor
and if mutually agreed upon, must be documented on the Purchase Order
(PO). If applicable, vendor may add additional cost to the quoted cost for
additional terms and conditions. Notify State Purchasing Division (SPD)
before submitting your purchase order to verify/validate the additional
costs.
NOTE: The contract style is à la carte ordering, however, the bus cannot be
configured into any other vehicle except a school bus. Doing so would not
be within the scope of the solicitation and ensuing contract.
Ordering Instructions
Reference Statewide Contract ID: 99999-001-SPD0000236-0007
on Purchase Orders.
Please note: Awarded statewide contract suppliers are expected to
offer, FIRST, the products and services under this statewide contract
in response to all requests for quotes from authorized users of this
statewide contract. Further, all quotes received, based on this statewide
contract, should include the statewide contract number.
Customers can save money and purchase a base bus. Additionally,
customers may elect to build their school bus by selecting their options
from an à la carte menu of over 200 optional items. All buses meet the
Georgia Department of Education's (DOE) state school bus specifications.
The following steps should be followed when ordering a bus from this
contract:
1. Customers should determine their requirements and ensure that they
meet DOE specifications. Customer will identify which of the purchase
options best meets their requirements. You cannot add options to the
option packages. Options can be added to base bus selections.
3. Compare vendor offerings and pricing.
4. Review warranty provisions and determine if extended warranty terms
should be purchased
5. Select desired vendor and purchase option based on the best
purchase value (price, compatibility with existing fleet, current
infrastructure support, etc.)
6. Complete the Build-a-Bus Worksheet.
7. Contact vendor and identify yourself as a State of Georgia state
contract school bus purchaser and submit the “Build-A-Bus” Worksheet.
• Compare vendor pricing against the contract price
• Confirm delivery date and method
10. Issue purchase order or other order agreement and include delivery
requirements. Be sure that the Statewide Contract Number is on
the Purchase Order.
Pricing: See “Pricing” attachment in Team Georgia Marketplace (TGM) for
instructions of where to locate the Vehicle Availability Matrix, which contains a
consolidated spreadsheet of the base prices for all school buses under the Georgia
Statewide Contract.
See “Options Pricing” attachment and “Delivery” Attachment in Team Georgia
Marketplace (TGM) for available options with associated pricing and Delivery pricing.
Where to Find Additional Contract Documents
All additional contract documents may be found under the “Attachments” dropdown
when viewing the contract in TGM, including, but not limited to:
• Pricing (current)
• Attachment A (RFP with attached Addendums)
• Original Contract/Terms and Conditions
• Program Requirements Document (PRD)
• Certificate of Insurance
• E-Verify Affidavit
• Renewals/Extensions/Amendments
• Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA)
• Notice of Award (NOA)
• Cost Workbook (from solicitation bid, for evaluation purposes)
• Mandatory Questions
• Mandatory Scored Questions
Figure 1: May vary by contract
Amendments / Renewals / Extensions
Base Term: 12/16/2025–12/15/2027
Renewal 1:
Renewal 2:
Renewal 3:
Renewal 4:
Renewal 5:
Contract NIGP Codes
Buses Complete, School, Conventional Type, (See Classes 556 thru 559 for Mass
07115 Transit Vehicles)
07116 Buses Complete, School (Small Vehicle Type)
DOAS CONTACT INFORMATION
DOAS Contract Manager
View Contract Summary Page in Team Georgia Marketplace (“TGM”) to
see the current contract manager and contact information.
Please CC contract.management@doas.ga.gov on all communications to
the contract manager, in case that the contract manager is unavailable to
respond.
Procurement Help Desk
Telephone: 404-657-6000
Email: procurementhelp@doas.ga.gov