Educational and Related Services

This contract awards Fauquier County Public Schools the procurement of school buses and associated educational‑related services from Sonny Merryman, Inc. The agreement runs from August 2025 through February 2027, is fixed‑price and non‑renewable, and requires the vendor to deliver a full range of bus types (A, C, D) with various fuel options, provide a minimum five‑year bumper‑to‑bumper warranty, submit quarterly sales reports, and pay a $350 surcharge‑adjustment fee per vehicle. Payments are made on net‑30 (educational services) and net‑45 (bus deliveries) terms, with delivery lead times of up to 60 days. The solicitation was a full and open competition, set‑aside for small‑business vendors, and the award was made after several bid‑deadline extensions. • Scope: supply, deliver, and warranty school buses (Type A, C, D) with optional fuel‑type packages and accessories. • Pricing: unit‑price structure (e.g., approx. $80‑$106 k per bus depending on type and volume). • Obligations: quarterly sales reporting, $350 SCA fee per bus, 5‑year/100 k‑mi warranty, compliance with state/federal procurement regulations.