School Buses
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has an aging fleet of roughly 1,000 school buses. With E-SPLOST V monies, DCSD plans on spending about $30 million replacing the oldest school buses.
Earlier this month the board approved the purchase of 120 buses at a cost not to exceed $10 million. The purchase includes:
- Ninety-two (92) Type-C 72-Passenger School buses at $77,089 each
- Twenty-five (25) Type-C 48-Passengers with Air Condition and Wheelchair Lift at $90,175 each
- Three (3) 82-Passenger Type-D Transit School buses at $107,081 each
I asked Mr. Joshua Williams to tell us about the features that are requested and/or required on new school buses we purchase.
Joshua Williams
Chief Operating Officer, DeKalb County School District
1. 240 AMP Alternator | 13. Air Dryer |
(Higher Capacity) | 14 12 Volt access block |
2. Vandal Locks on all Doors | 15. Air Conditioner (Special Need Only) |
3. White Painted Roof | 16. Driver’s Dome Lighting |
4. Air operated Crossing Arm | 17. Noise Reduction Package |
5. Air ride Drivers Seat | 18. 5-Year 100,000 miles Bumper to Bumper Warranty w/Tow |
6. Engine Exhaust Brake | 19. 100 Gallon Fuel Tank |
7. Battery Cut off Switch | 20. Air Disc Brakes |
8. Tinted Windows | 21. 12 Volt Power Port |
9. All Buses Keyed Alike | 22. Integrated Child Seat 3-point (Special Needs Only) |
10. Mud Flaps Front and Rear | 23. Entrance Door 3 Position Switch |
11. Higher Rated Tires | 24. Pass Through Luggage Compartment (Transit Only) |
12. Spare Tire and Wheel | 25. Engine Telemetrics |
Additionally, we use a third party installer for two components after the school buses are delivered:
- Radio
- Global Position System (GPS)