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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 6:30 P.M.
July 25, 2006 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #15


Title
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE SCHOOL BUSES

Description

This purchase is for the 2006-2007 school year and is a direct replacement of twenty-eight (28) school buses that have reached the District approved thirteen (13) year replacement cycle.  The new buses contain all the new and updated safety features, are more fuel efficient and cost less to maintain.  

By ordering early, we can buy these buses at last years price.  Expected savings at seven ($7,000.00) to nine ($9,000.00) dollars per bus.



Recommendation
That the School Board approve the purchase of twenty-three (23) regular a/c school buses and five (5) special needs a/c lift buses.

Contact
LEMPE & GIRARD

Financial Impact
$2,240,000.00