Agenda Item
i. Athletic Equipment & Uniforms Contract Extension Approval (Riddell/All American and BSN Sports, LLC, an additional year through May 16, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $900,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Richard H. Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations and Mr. James P. Jackson, Executive Director, Department of Athletics
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the Contract Renewal for the Athletic Department’s Equipment and Uniform Bid with Riddell/All American and BSN Sports, LLC, an additional year through May 16, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $900,000. This recommendation is for year one of the four (4) one-year renewal options and supports the new programs, such as Middle School Soccer, Middle School Wrestling, Middle School Volleyball, Middle School Baseball, and Varsity Flag Football.
Why: The renewal of Bid# 21-530R is needed to ensure the Athletic Department’s access to the contracted catalog discounts which will continue to allow for the timely and cost-effective purchase of athletic equipment and uniforms during the 2022 - 2023 School Year.
Details: Athletic Equipment Bid# 21-530R was awarded in May 2021 to BSN Sports, East Bay, Riddell/All American, American Solutions for Business, and Schutt Sports through Bid# 21-530R. East Bay, American Solutions for Business and Schutt Sports did not respond to the District’s request to extend for another year. Specific details related to the scope of work for DCSD-Athletics’ Catalog Discount for Uniforms & Equipment can be found on the District’s solicitation website at http://www.dekalbschoolsga.Ionwave.net
In an effort to provide access to a broad spectrum of athletic uniforms and equipment at the best possible price that may be purchased over the course of a year from multiple vendors, the DCSD Athletic Department requests catalog discounts. This bid includes four (4) one 1-year renewal options through 2026.
Financial impact: The total budget for these services is allocated from the following cost codes: 589.3200.561510.60767.7090.9990.8010.040.00 (Athletic Uniforms) and 589.3200.561520.60767.7090.9990.8010.040.0000 (Athletic Equipment) in the amount not-to-exceed $900,000.
Contact: Mr. Richard H. Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Mr. James Jackson, Executive Director, Department of Athletics, 678.676.1824
Effective: Upon board approval.
Status: Approved by General Counsel.
February 25, 2022
VIA EMAIL
Riddell/All American
7501 Performance Lane
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
ATTN: James Brady
Reference: Bid No. 21-530R, Catalog Discount – Athletics Department Uniforms & Equipment
Dear Mr. Brady:
As a result of the excellent service provided Riddell/All American, the DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) desires
to renew the award of Bid No. 21-530R, Catalog Discount – Athletics Department Uniforms & Equipment for one
(1) year on the same terms, conditions and pricing as stated in the bid. The purpose of this letter is to obtain
Riddell/All American’s acceptance of DCSD’s offer to renew the award of Bid No. 21-530R, Catalog Discount –
Athletics Department Uniforms & Equipment.
The renewal is subject to the DeKalb County Board of Education’s (“Board”) approval and will be effective from May
17, 2022 through May 16, 2023. Of course, we will notify you once the Board has approved the renewal. DCSD
appreciates Riddell/All American’s consideration of this offer to renew the award of Bid No. 21-530R, Catalog
Discount – Athletic Department Uniforms & Equipment.
As outlined in the bid specifications, you are required to send three (3) published catalogs, CD or website
identification to the Facilities Maintenance Department. Your catalog(s) must be addressed as follows:
ATTENTION: DeKalb County School District – Athletics Department
5829 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
If you provide paper catalogs, each catalog must have a brightly colored 3” x 5” (or larger) label affixed to the
outside front cover. Your front cover label must adhere to the following format:
DeKalb County School District
Bid No. 21-530R, Catalog Discount – Athletics Department Uniforms &
10
Equipment ______% DISCOUNT
Valid through May 16, 2023 only.
138333
Quotation Number ______________
FREIGHT CHARGED ON TRUCK ITEMS
Exclusions Are: _______________________________________
200.00 FOR FREE FREIGHT ON OTHER ITEMS
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
RIDDELL
Company Name ______________________________________
7501 PERFORMANCE LANE, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039
Company Address ____________________________________
LOU KOVACEVIC, SALES REP
Company Representative _______________________________
LAKOVACEVIC@RIDDELLSALES.COM
E-Mail ______________________________________________
HTTPS://CONTENT.RIDDELL.COM/TEAM-CATALOG
Company Webpage URL _______________________________
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
678.676.0110 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org
Your label must be submitted via fax to 678-676-0170 or email to phyllis _d_jones@dekalbschoolsga.org for
approval prior to catalog mailing.
If accepted, please submit a copy of your company’s proof of insurance reflecting the coverage(s) stated within the
original solicitation document, sign the acceptance below and email both documents to phyllis
_d_jones@dekalbschoolsga.org no later than Friday, March 4, 2022. Insurance policy or policies must be
maintained throughout the term of this agreement. A copy of the insurance requirements is included. Feel free to
also fax the acceptance and your proof of insurance to Ms. Jones at 678-676-0170.
Best regards,
Carla L. Smith
Carla L. Smith
Purchasing Manager
c: Mr. Richard Boyd
Mr. James Jackson
CLS/lw
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Riddell/All American hereby accepts DeKalb County School District’s offer to renew the award of Bid No. 21-530R,
Catalog Discount – Athletic Department Uniforms & Equipment at the same prices, terms and conditions as the
original award, until May 16, 2023. Riddell/All American understands that this acceptance is subject to the approval
of the DeKalb County Board of Education.
________________________ 3/3/2022
________________________
Authorized Signatory Date
JAMES BRADY
________________________ BID DEPARTMENT MANAGER
________________________
Name (Typed or Printed) Title of Authorized Signatory
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
678.676.0110 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org