Bus bid 54 pass FY-2026- FY2028

The Barrow County Board of Education in Georgia is procuring school bus bodies through competitive sealed proposals for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The procurement seeks up to 30 bus bodies with 72-seat capacity and up to 10 bus bodies with 54-seat capacity, all featuring flat floors and wheelchair lifts. The buses must comply with detailed technical specifications including a minimum 220 horsepower EPA-compliant inline six-cylinder diesel engine, Allison 2500 PTS Series automatic transmission, Bendix air brake system with ABS, wheelchair accessibility with Ricon S5510 ADA rear-mounted lift, continuous L-track for three wheelchair spaces, acoustic noise reduction headliner, blue seat covers, P/A systems, two-way radio capability using Kenwood NX-3820HGK units, and bus video systems. All buses must be numbered sequentially beginning with 21__ and display "Barrow County Schools" lettering. Proposals must be submitted via email to barbara.puckett@barrow.k12.ga.us with the subject line "BCSS-SCHOOLBUS-FY26" or faxed to 770-867-4540 by 2:00 p.m. local time on July 23, 2025. Pricing shall be quoted on a per bus body unit basis for each lot with all costs including delivery and unloading at the specified Georgia location, and successful bidders must guarantee that prices remain firm throughout the model year. The Board of Education will evaluate proposals based on service location availability, parts availability and cost, and overall value to the district, and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive bidding informalities, and adjust the number of bus bodies ordered.

The procurement documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or identify any incumbent vendors and current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the available solicitation materials. The contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the posted documents. Interested bidders may obtain proposal forms at the Barrow County Schools Transportation office located at 266 Hal Jackson Road, Winder, Georgia 30680, or contact Barbara Puckett, Bookkeeper, at 770-867-2783 or barbara.puckett@barrow.k12.ga.us for additional information. All buses must meet current State of Georgia and Federal School Bus Specifications, and bidders must certify compliance with these requirements and Georgia State Board of Education-approved warranty standards. Proposals may not be withdrawn for thirty-five days following the receipt date, and successful bidders will be notified via confirmation email.