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.