Emergency Procurement for Maintenance Technicians – South Carolina Department of Education

This emergency procurement addresses a critical shortage of maintenance technicians needed to keep approximately 5,500 school buses operational across South Carolina. The Department of Education entered a $500,000 contract with Gregory Poole Bus Services to quickly fill the staffing gap and ensure safe transport for students. The urgency stems from the risk that insufficient maintenance could jeopardize bus safety and reliability. • Contract Amount: $500,000 (fixed‑price) • Vendor: Gregory Poole Bus Services (sole source) • Scope: Provide maintenance technician services for the state’s school bus fleet • Agency Contact: Joshua Bedenbaugh (email: [email protected], phone: (803) 734‑4839) • Procurement Type: Emergency sole‑source award under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1570