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School Board of Clay County
June 4, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
C16 - Transportation Bus Purchase Agreement with Sun State International Trucks, LLC
Description

This Agreement between the Clay County School Board and Sun State International Trucks, LLC. is to purchase 10 new school buses: two (2) 77 Capacity Type C conventional new school buses, eight (8) 77 Capacity ESE Type C new school buses equipped with AC and camera equipment per FDOE School Bus Bid # 2026-07

Gap Analysis

The Transportation department has a five-year plan for bus purchases in the capital plan to replace buses reaching their service limits and to account for student growth. At this time, CCDS has 240 buses operating and in service. Furthermore, as the ESE student population continues to rise so does the need for ESE transportation/buses.

Previous Outcomes

The Transportation Department has a replacement plan for buses via the capital plan for the District to operate safely and efficiently. 

Expected Outcomes

The purchase of School Buses will provide CCDS school bus transportation equipped with air conditioning, camera surveillance and a bumper-to-bumper 5-year warranty to replace aging buses and remain in compliance with State Statutes.  The district retains the titles for the buses.

Strategic Plan Goal

Ensure fiscal responsibility through the effective management of district operations to maximize available resources necessary to provide an environment that is safe, efficient, and conducive to learning.

Recommendation

Approve the Purchase Agreement

Contact
Bryce Ellis, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, (904) 336-6853, bryce.ellis@myoneclay.net
Roxanne Chiaramonte, Director of Transportation, (904) 336-0002, roxanne.chiaramonte@myoneclay.net
Financial Impact
The funds are available and budgeted in the Capital Bus Replacement Plan for $1,863,150.00. (Breakdown of cost - 77 Capacity Type C new school buses - $180,895.00 x 2 = $361,790.00 and 77 Capacity Type C ESE Complete School Bus - $186,340.00 x 8 = $1,490,720.00)
Review Comments
Attachments
Sunshine State Bus Purchas International - Large 77 Conventional Quote.pdf