2026 Bus Bid 72

The Barrow County Board of Education is seeking competitive proposals for the procurement of up to 40 school buses, specifically 30 72-passenger Type "C" buses and 10 54-passenger buses with wheelchair lift capabilities. The procurement, identified as Bus Bid 72 for fiscal years 2026-2028, requires detailed technical specifications including a 220 HP inline six-cylinder diesel engine, specific chassis and body configurations, and comprehensive equipment requirements such as two-way radio, video system, and Synovia tablet. Proposals must be submitted via email to barbara.puckett@barrow.k12.ga.us by 2:00 p.m. local time on July 11th, 2025, with a mandatory subject line of "BCSS-SCHOOLBUS-FY26". Bidders are required to wait for a confirmation email and cannot withdraw proposals for 35 days after submission. The evaluation criteria will include factors such as servicing locations, parts availability, cost, and compliance with current Georgia State and Federal School Bus Specifications. Any deviations from the technical specifications must be submitted in writing, and bidders must provide warranty certificates to be filed with the Georgia State Department of Education.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing will be established on a per bus body unit basis and must include all delivery and unloading costs to 266 Hal Jackson Road, Winder, Georgia. Successful bidders must guarantee that prices will not increase throughout the model year. The Barrow County Board of Education reserves multiple rights, including rejecting any proposals, waiving bidding informalities, and adjusting the number of bus bodies before declaring a successful bidder. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement involves up to 40 buses with precise technical requirements, including white roofs with yellow front and rear caps, blue seat covers, black floors, and specific interior and exterior equipment installations. Proposal documents can be obtained from the Barrow County Schools Transportation office, with alternative submission methods including faxing to 770-867-4540.