Agenda Item
ii. Contract Award ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Statewide Contract ~ Wade Ford (#99999-SPD-SPD0000218-0001) ~ Administrative Vehicles with Related Options, Equipment, and Accessories ~ Acquisition of Support Vehicles (Not to Exceed $539,975)
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-SPD0000218-0001 - Wade Ford for the purchase of five (5) 2026 Bronco Sport 4DR 4X4 and ten (10) 2026 Explorer Active 4X2 vehicles from Wade Ford in an amount not to exceed $539,975.
Why: The approval of the proposed purchase supports the DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) ongoing efforts to maintain a safe, reliable, and efficient fleet of support vehicles. A portion of the request addresses the replacement of vehicles that have exceeded established lifecycle thresholds (175,000+ miles and/or 15+ years in service), while the remaining portion supports expansion of the DCSD alternative transportation fleet to better serve Exceptional Education students.
Details: The Division of Operations - Transportation/Fleet Services Department is requesting approval to procure replacement vehicles: five (5)- 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 4DR 4x4 vehicles. These units will replace existing District’s support vehicles that have exceeded life cycle standards of 175,000 miles and/or 15 years of service. Replacement vehicles will reduce maintenance costs, improve fleet reliability, and enhance operational safety.
The Transportation/Fleet Services Department is also requesting approval to procure fleet expansion vehicles: ten (10)- 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4x2 vehicles. These vehicles will expand the District’s fleet of 8-passenger alternative transportation vehicles. The additional capacity will support Exceptional Education students requiring specialized or alternative transportation services.
This purchase aligns with the District’s strategic focus on operational efficiency, student support services, and fleet modernization.
Financial impact: Not to exceed $539,975. Funds will be utilized from FY26 General Purchase Equip-Not Buses/Comp Code: 100.2700.573000.00011.7100.1320.8012.040.0000
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Raymond Stanley, Executive Director. Transportation & Fleet, Division of Operations, 678.676.1395
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Docusign Envelope ID: 456244CA-467E-462E-9EA0-B822A61BC712
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June 16, 2025 June 15, 2027 Five (5) one (1) year renewals
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