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Guilford County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
March 10, 2009
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To: |
Members, Board of Education
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From: |
Maurice O. Green, Superintendent
Leo Bobadilla, Chief Operations Officer
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Date: |
March 6, 2009
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RE: |
Capital Outlay Purchase of School Buses
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During the Board of Education meeting on August 14, 2007, the board approved a request to DPI Transportation Services for 10 school buses to be added to Guilford County’s fleet to be used on a temporary basis, with the commitment, if it so chooses, to issue a purchase order for the purchase of 10 new school buses within 18 months.
The current state purchase contract for school buses is awarded to Thomas Built Buses for conventional school buses. This contract meets the school bus specifications as defined by the North Carolina School Bus Specifications Committee. Charted below is the cost per bus as specified in cost quotations by Carolina Thomas, LLC.
Price per Unit (71-72 Passenger) |
Total – 10 Units |
Manufacturer / Model |
$78,140.95 |
$781,409.50 |
Thomas / 2010 Saf-T-Liner C2 |
The option to finance these buses is available, whereas a preliminary proposal has been received from Daimler Financial Services for a three (3) year period. Financing allows for the distribution of capital outlay dollars over this proposed period. Charted below is an estimated financial cost breakdown for the purchase of 10 school buses as proposed by Daimler Financial Services.
Model / Passenger Capacity |
Beginning Balance |
Est. Payments X 3 Years |
Est. Total Cost |
Thomas C2 / 71-72 |
$781,409.50 |
$270,546.90 |
$811,640.70 |
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends financing the purchase of ten (10) passenger school buses as noted above to continue to provide efficient and effective transportation services.
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In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.
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