14 + 1 Designed Capacity Activity Bus Bid

Barrow County Schools is seeking bids for the procurement of up to three (3) Type "A" Activity buses with a 14 + 1 designed passenger capacity. This procurement opportunity was posted on September 29, 2025, with a deadline for bid submission on October 17, 2025. The specification document outlines comprehensive technical requirements for the buses, including white exterior paint with reflective tape compliant with Georgia minimum standards, four REI high-definition color cameras with Synovia 7P model tablets, lap seat belts on all passenger seats, three-point driver's seat belts with retractors, tinted windows, electric crossing gates and entrance doors, backup cameras, heated mirrors, LED lighting throughout, PA intercom systems, electronic stability control, and sound insulation. Additional requirements include compliance with Georgia State Board of Education-approved safety standards, federal requirements for school bus safety, and delivery to 266 Hal Jackson Road, Winder, Georgia 30680. Vendors must submit pricing per bus with specified delivery dates and are required to provide warranty certificates filed with the Georgia State Department of Education. Any deviations from specifications must be submitted in writing with specific reference to the specification number, and failure to do so may result in bid non-acceptance. Interested parties should contact Sherrie Pope at 770-867-2783 or sherrie.pope@barrow.k12.ga.us for additional information.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. Vendors are required to offer a five-year unlimited-mileage bumper-to-bumper warranty as an optional offering, with pricing submitted separately for this extended warranty coverage. The specification emphasizes compliance with existing Georgia State Board of Education infrastructure and technology integration standards. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the posted procurement documents; however, pricing should be submitted on a per-bus basis to allow for comparative evaluation of bids for the up to three buses requested.