03D06524
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Description: This action approves an award in the amount of $6,275,000 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to Bibb County Board of Education.
This agreement is to replace existing school buses with clean and zero emission (ZE) school buses.
Activities: The activities include replacing existing diesel buses with a combination of 7 EV buses and 7 propane buses and will also be putting in 15 new EV chargers.
Mixing new fleet with propane and EV is due to the route distance, workforce capabilities and alignment with the current fleet mix.
The project will allow them to reduce exhaust emissions and will give our transportation team to train on new technologies and prepare for a future of electrified transportation for students.
Subrecipient: No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables include replacing 25 existing diesel buses with a mix of 15 electric (EV) buses and ten propane buses and also installing 15 DC fast charging stations to support the growing number of EV buses in our fleet.
These activities are expected to result in substantial reductions in harmful emissions and improvements in air quality while maintaining reliable transportation options for students.
A comprehensive workforce development plan will be implemented to ensure that current drivers, mechanics, electricians, and other essential personnel are adequately trained to operate and maintain the new technologies without displacement.
Our workforce planning includes a series of training programs specifically designed for district personnel, covering various aspects of the new technologies.
These programs encompass basic safety and electric school bus familiarization, driver operator training, technician training, charging station training, and first responder training.
By providing these training opportunities, they are equipping our transportation team with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively handle electric (EV) and propane buses.
The expected outcomes include resulting in an annual reduction of 1,283 metric tons of CO2 emissions, significantly improving local air quality and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
This reduction in emissions will have direct health benefits for students who rely on school bus transportation, as it will reduce their exposure to diesel exhaust emissions and potentially lower incidences of respiratory illnesses such as asthma.
The larger community will also be positively impacted since these buses travel throughout Bibb County to transport students.
The intended beneficiaries include community members and school students located in Bibb County, GA.
This agreement is to replace existing school buses with clean and zero emission (ZE) school buses.
Activities: The activities include replacing existing diesel buses with a combination of 7 EV buses and 7 propane buses and will also be putting in 15 new EV chargers.
Mixing new fleet with propane and EV is due to the route distance, workforce capabilities and alignment with the current fleet mix.
The project will allow them to reduce exhaust emissions and will give our transportation team to train on new technologies and prepare for a future of electrified transportation for students.
Subrecipient: No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables include replacing 25 existing diesel buses with a mix of 15 electric (EV) buses and ten propane buses and also installing 15 DC fast charging stations to support the growing number of EV buses in our fleet.
These activities are expected to result in substantial reductions in harmful emissions and improvements in air quality while maintaining reliable transportation options for students.
A comprehensive workforce development plan will be implemented to ensure that current drivers, mechanics, electricians, and other essential personnel are adequately trained to operate and maintain the new technologies without displacement.
Our workforce planning includes a series of training programs specifically designed for district personnel, covering various aspects of the new technologies.
These programs encompass basic safety and electric school bus familiarization, driver operator training, technician training, charging station training, and first responder training.
By providing these training opportunities, they are equipping our transportation team with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively handle electric (EV) and propane buses.
The expected outcomes include resulting in an annual reduction of 1,283 metric tons of CO2 emissions, significantly improving local air quality and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
This reduction in emissions will have direct health benefits for students who rely on school bus transportation, as it will reduce their exposure to diesel exhaust emissions and potentially lower incidences of respiratory illnesses such as asthma.
The larger community will also be positively impacted since these buses travel throughout Bibb County to transport students.
The intended beneficiaries include community members and school students located in Bibb County, GA.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Bibb,
Georgia
United States
Geographic Scope
County-Wide
Related Opportunity
Bibb County School District was awarded
Clean Zero Emission School Bus Replacement in Bibb County GA
Project Grant 03D06524
worth $6,275,000
from EPA Region 4: Atlanta in April 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Georgia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 66.045 Clean School Bus Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 9/9/24
Period of Performance
4/1/24
Start Date
3/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$6.3M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$6.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
03D06524
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Independent School District
Awarding Office
68HF04 REGION 4 (GRANTS OFFICE)
Funding Office
68T000 REGION 4 (FUNDING OFFICE)
Awardee UEI
H8NEE66GBEP1
Awardee CAGE
3QFE8
Performance District
GA-02
Senators
Jon Ossoff
Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock
Modified: 9/9/24