Agenda Item
i. Contract ~ Award ~ ITB 26-731 – District Wide Towing Services ~ S&W Towing Services of Atlanta, Inc. (Not to Exceed $400,000) ~ Updated 8.10.2026
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the award of the contract for ITB 26-731 - District - Wide Towing Services to S & W Services of Atlanta, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $400,000.
Why: Approval of this award is to provide professional, reliable, and safe towing and recovery services for both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and buses. Towing services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, ensuring rapid response and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations that directly support DeKalb County School District (DCSD).
Details: The approval of this award will provide towing services that minimize downtime, maintain uninterrupted transportation operations for students and staff, and ensure safety and efficiency across the District’s Transportation and Fleet Services operations. Given the large number of buses (1005) and support vehicles (508) utilized daily district wide, a reliable towing service is beneficial and necessary to uphold the District’s commitment to student safety, timely transportation, and operational excellence. The Invitation to Bid (“ITB”), ITB 26-731 - District-Wide Towing Services, was issued and posted to IonWave on March 12, 2026. A total of two (2) bids were received and two (2) were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation. This recommendation is based on the review and evaluation of the proposals received as the most responsive bidders meeting the requirements and criteria set forth in the solicitation documents. Based on the evaluation committee, the following vendor was recommended for the award: S&W Services of Atlanta, Inc. - 2158 Tucker Industrial Rd., Tucker, GA 30084.
Financial impact: General Fund Budget: 100.2700.530000.00011.7190.1320.8013.040.0000. Not to Exceed $400,000.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Raymond Stanley, Executive Director of Fleet Services Department, Division of Operations, 678.676.1337
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs