Bus bid 72 pass FY-2026- FY2028

The Barrow County Board of Education in Georgia is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the procurement of school bus bodies under BUS BID 72 PASS FY-2026-FY2028. The procurement covers up to 30 bus bodies with 72-seat capacity and up to 10 bus bodies with 54-seat capacity, all featuring flat floor and wheelchair lift designs. Specifications require Type C buses powered by inline six-cylinder diesel engines with minimum 220 horsepower, 272-inch minimum wheelbase, Allison 2500 PTS Series automatic transmission, and Bendix air brake systems with ABS. Additional requirements include 100-gallon fuel tanks, heated side-view mirrors, 90,000 BTU front heater systems, dual air conditioning (120,000 BTU Carrier systems), eight-way LED warning lights, interior headroom of 77 inches with blue seat covers, two-way Kenwood radios, REI bus video systems, and Synovia tablets. All buses must be lettered with "BARROW COUNTY SCHOOLS" and sequentially numbered. Bidders must submit detailed seat plans and identify any deviations from specifications with specific references; failure to do so may result in bid rejection. Pricing shall be quoted on a per-bus-body unit basis with all costs including delivery fully incorporated into the proposal price, and successful bidders must guarantee that prices will not increase throughout the model year. 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. Bidders are required to provide engine training for four county mechanics at the customer facility within three months of delivery and must supply service manuals, parts manuals, electrical schematics, and diagnostic software with one year of licensing. Evaluation criteria include servicing locations, parts availability and cost, and other relevant Board interests, with the district reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and award to the bidder deemed most advantageous.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidders to particular business categories or disadvantaged enterprise classifications. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are identified in the available procurement materials. The contract specifications require integration with existing Barrow County Schools infrastructure and familiarity with current State of Georgia and Federal School Bus Specifications. All components must be warranted according to manufacturers' standards, including four-year unlimited mileage warranties on front and rear axles. While specific award values or budget ranges are not provided in the procurement documents, the contract covers fiscal years 2026 through 2028, indicating a multi-year commitment. Proposals may not be withdrawn for thirty-five days following the receipt date, and the district reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities before declaring successful bidders.