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
Supplier Information Sheet
Contract Description Administrative Vehicles
Statewide Contract Number 99999-001-SPD0000218-0001
Supplier ID Number 0000011786
Supplier Name Smyrna-F LLC dba Wade Ford
Effective Date June 16, 2025 Expiration Date June 15, 2027
Number of
15 Contract Type: Mandatory
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
Smyrna-F LLC dba Wade Ford
3860 South Cobb Dr.
Smyrna, GA 30080
Supplier Website: CLICK HERE
Contract Alternate Supplier Alternate Supplier
Administrator Contact Contact
Ron Morgan Mike Westbrook Scott Troxell
ronmorgan@lithia.com MichaelWestbrook@lithia.com ScottTroxell@lithia.com
770-874-1426 714-720-3164 510-685-6598
Contract Details
3860 South Cobb Dr
Remittance Address Smyrna, GA 30080
ATTN: Ron Morgan
New Vehicles: % off MSRP
Pricing Structure New Vehicle Add-Ons: % off MSRP
Used Vehicles: Black Book Value or Less
The supplier is responsible for
communicating with an authorized user
Delivery Days about the production window, delivery to the
dealer lot from the manufacturer, and
delivery dates to the customer.
Payment Terms Net 30
Authorized Users State and Local Government
Acceptable Payment
Purchase Orders
Method(s)
General Contract Information
The Administrative Vehicles Statewide Contract provides Authorized Users
considerable flexibility in purchasing administrative vehicles and related options,
equipment, and accessories by establishing a robust selection of multiple line
items of vehicles offering multiple brands and makes/models per
manufacturer. The ordering process is an "a la carte menu" style that allows
Authorized Users to build the vehicle they want by the addition of preferred
options. The contract provide the options of purchasing new vehicles from the
Dealer’s inventory (on the Dealer’s lot) and purchasing certified pre-owned
vehicles (on the Dealer’s lot).
CLICK HERE to access the Notice of Award document to see the awarded categories
and the awarded suppliers.
The Vehicle Availability Matrix contains the current base pricing for the statewide fleet
contracts. Please make sure that you are on the tab specifically for the vehicle(s) that you are
looking to purchase.
You can find the most up to date version of the Vehicle Availability Matrix on the DOAS
website at this link (https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/statewide-contracts). Just scroll down
to the section that looks like this image below and it is hyperlinked at the end of the paragraph.
Ordering Instructions
1. Initial Contact:
Call or email Ron Morgan at 404-637-3924 or RonMorgan@lithia.com. Ron will then follow up
with an email to the guest confirming their request in writing.
2. Ford Approved Vehicle Specifications:
We will send the guest a Ford Approved Vehicle Specifications form. Guests will be
asked to highlight their desired features and return the form to the email address
above.
3. Inventory Check & Order Request:
We will check our inventory for available stock. If the desired vehicle is not in our physical
inventory, we will submit an order request.
4. Price Quotes:
Formal price quotes will be sent within 48 hours (two business days) of receiving the guest's
request.
o If the unit is in stock, the quote will reflect its availability.
o If the unit needs to be ordered, we will provide a quote based on the order.
5. Team Notification:
Once the guest confirms their decision to purchase an in-stock unit, we will notify the entire
team.
6. Purchase Order:
A Purchase Order (PO) is required to guarantee availability and to place orders with Ford.
o The PO must include:
Correct title information
Municipality name and address
Delivery details and overnight address for paperwork (if needed)
7. Order Processing:
o For units that need to be ordered, once the PO is received, we will place the order and
provide the guest with the order number and the Ford build date ETA.
o For in-stock units, once the PO is received, we will pull the keys, inspect the vehicle, send it
for detailing, and verify the pick-up or delivery details.
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)
• Original Contract/Terms and Conditions
• Program Requirements Document (PRD)
• Attachment A (original solicitation document)
• Cost Workbook (from solicitation bid, for evaluation purposes)
• Mandatory Questions
• Mandatory Scored Questions
• Certificate of Insurance
• E-Verify Affidavit
• Addendums
• Renewals/Extensions/Amendments
• Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA)
• Notice of Award (NOA)
Figure 1: May vary by contract
Amendments / Renewals / Extensions
Base Term: 06/16/2025 – 06/15/2027
Renewal 1:
Renewal 2:
Renewal 3:
Renewal 4:
Renewal 5:
NIGP Codes
07104 Automobiles
07180 SUV Type Vehicles, Including Carryalls
07190 Vans, Cargo
07192 Vans, Passenger, Regular and Handicapped Equipped
07201 Class 1 Trucks (6,000 lb. GVWR or less)
07202 Class 2 Trucks (6,001 – 10,000 lb. GVWR)
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