RFP 23-450R Compensation and Classification Study

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Agenda Item

b. Salary and Compensation Study

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Interim HR Administrator, Division of Human Resources
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the award of the Professional Services: Compensation and Classification Study to CBIZ, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $367,237.50 which includes incidentals, travel, or any other unrelated costs that are not a part of the original scope of work.
Why: Per Board Policy CGA-R, the total compensation plan will be reviewed every five years. Based on market data of comparable school districts, our goal is to ensure market/internal structure alignment, appropriate classification structures, and identify paths for career progression thereby enhancing employee engagement/satisfaction, recruitment and retention. The scope of work includes a comprehensive review within job classifications and compensation.
Details: The DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) issued a request for professional services from a highly qualified and capable offeror having comprehensive compensation and classification experience with K-12 school districts to include organizations similarly situated to DCSD.

The selected offeror will review and provide an in-depth, detailed recommendation regarding compensation and classification requirements for DCSD which includes modification, updating, and developing position specifications for all positions in the organization compliant with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as policies of the DeKalb County Board of Education (“Board of Education”).

As part of the sourcing for the procurement, four (4) communication contacts were made at key milestone points:


RFP 23-450R was posted to the IonWave website on September 29, 2022
RFP 23-450R was posted to the Georgia Procurement Registry on September 29, 2022
RFP 23-450R was advertised in the Champion Newspaper on September 29, 2022 and October 6, 2022
Electronic notification sent to 62 vendors from the DCSD Vendor Bid List
Electronic notification sent to 1701 vendors through the State of GA Procurement Registry
Electronic notification sent to 243 vendors through IonWave

At the formal request for Professional Services proposals, one proposal was reviewed and deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation.


CBIZ, Inc.

After an in-depth evaluation and analysis of the professional service proposal, the recommendation that is in the best interest of the DeKalb County School District is CBIZ, Inc.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation team reviewed the response for inclusion of the requirement submittals and competencies in the areas of Qualification and relevant experience, cost estimates, work plan presented, thoroughness and organization of proposal. Each criterion was weighted (see below) and the vendor's response determined the number of points earned.


Qualification and Relevant Experience - 35%
Cost Estimates - 20%
Work Plan Presented - 35%
Thoroughness and Organization of Proposal - 10%


Qualification and Relevant Experience (Weight - 35%)
Qualification and Relevant Experience was determined by the following sub criteria:




Qualification and experience of Account Team Support Staff
Number of staff assigned to the project
Relevant experience providing similar service for comparable K-12 school districts and government organizations
Financial stability; convenience of travel to DCSD headquarters
Interviews
References



Cost Estimates (Weight - 20%)




Cost was evaluated based on the total cost of the proposed service to include any incidentals, travel, or any other unrelated costs that are not a part of the original scope of work



Work Plan Presented (Weight - 35%)




Plan for fulfilling the proposal according to the Scope of Work
Job analysis procedures
Job classification description writing
Job evaluation methods
Salary study methods
Work experience audits
Indicate experience in reviewing, developing, and establishing policy in:

Compensation policies
Career ladders
Salary Placement Guidelines and procedures (i.e. new hire, rehire, promotion, demotion, transfer)
Pay structures


Training and Implementation

Indicate willingness and ability to train staff
Indicate ability to provide a system that is usable and maintainable by DCSD’s HR staff





Thoroughness and Organization of Proposal (Weight - 10%)




Thoroughness and Organization of Proposal was determined by the following sub-criteria:


Incudes all elements of the proposal
The proposal is organized, concise, and thorough
Demonstrates understanding of the scope of work





Discussion of Ratings

CBIZ, Inc.

CBIZ, Inc. received solid scores in the evaluation area of Qualification and Relevant Experience. CBIZ provides comprehensive solutions and professional services to over 93,000 clients across 25 industries to include experience with K-12, colleges, and government and municipal organizations similarly situated to DCSD. Their list of noteworthy public sector compensation and classification clients include studies with a span of up to 45,000 employees with organizations such as, State of Missouri, Kansas Board of Regents, Pima County, AZ, Harris County, TX, and St. Louis County, MO. CBIZ has the resources, staff, and financial capacity to successfully complete the DCSD study. Finally, CBIZ scored favorably on the evaluation tool regarding the cost estimate criterion having come in below other proposals.

Conclusion

After a careful review of the criteria, CBIZ, Inc. is being proposed to provide the professional service, compensation and classification study, for the DeKalb County School District.
Financial impact: $367,237.50 which includes incidentals, travel, or any other unrelated costs that are not a part of the original scope of work

Charge Code: 101.64.95.00.000101.742.0000
Contact: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Interim HR Administrator, Division of Human Resources, 678-676-0168
Status: Approved by General Counsel
                 1701 MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30083

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                                                        September 29, 2022

                       REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 23-450R
                      COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFCATION STUDY

            PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE - 2:00 PM, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022
      VIRTUAL PUBLIC PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - 3:00 PM, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022

                                            DeKalb County School District
                                           Purchasing/Finance Department
                                          1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
                                            Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

                   PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE SHALL BE CONSIDERED
                                NON-RESPONSIVE AND REJECTED.

 PROPOSALS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED PUBLICLY AT THE FOLLOWING TIME/LOCATION:
                     3:00 PM, Tuesday, October 25, 2022
                        DeKalb County School District
                          Finance Conference Room
                        1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd.
                       Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
    RFP Contact Person is: Carla L. Smith at 678.676.0120 or Phyllis Jones at 678.676.0285
              or email purchasing at solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org

THE PERSON SIGNING THIS RFP MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE COMPANY.
COMPANY NAME ____________________________________________________     _________________________________________________________
                                                                      PRINT CERTIFYING/ENGAGING COMPANY OFFICIAL’S NAME

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________   _________________________________________________________
                                                                      SIGNATURE OF CERTIFYING/ENGAGING COMPANY OFFICIAL

___________________________________________________________________   _________________________________________________________
                                                                      TITLE OF CERTIFYING/ENGAGING COMPANY OFFICIAL
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AREA CODE, TELEPHONE NO., AND EXTENSION                               _____ _____ - ______ ______ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
                                                                      FEDERAL I.D. NUMBER

___________________________________________________________________   __________________________________________________
OFFEROR FAX NUMBER                                                    DATE

OFFEROR E-MAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________     OFFEROR WEB ADDRESS___________________________________




 Time is of the essence. Specify your earliest __________ and latest __________ service commencement dates
 after receipt of award letter.
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  Approval by the DeKalb County Board of Education
  Official approval by the DeKalb County Board of Education is required for this procurement. No contract shall be
  construed to be formed without the advance official approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education. The
  successful offeror will be notified after DeKalb County Board of Education approval.

  Funding Provisions
  No award or contract will be made if funding is not approved by the DeKalb County Board of Education.

  Compliance With Requirements
  Offeror must indicate below whether or not their proposal is in complete compliance with the stated requirements.
  If there are any deviations from these requirements, offeror must indicate in writing what the exact deviations
  are and what actual services will be provided. Attach and label additional sheets if necessary.

  ___ Proposal is in complete compliance with proposal requirements.
  ___ Proposal deviates from stated requirements as follows:
  ________________________________________________________________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________________________________

  Cancellation
  Awards, contracts, and renewals may be canceled for convenience by the DeKalb County School District (DCSD)
  at any time. In the event of termination of contract by DCSD, the DCSD will be responsible only for those services
  that have been delivered and accepted according to the RFP requirements. Any cancellation for convenience
  by DCSD shall be effective three (3) business days after receipt of the Notice of Cancellation for convenience
  from DCSD by the Offeror.
  Fiscal Year Funding Implications
  The fiscal year for DCSD begins July 1 and ends June 30. This solicitation and any resulting contract(s) may
  contain renewal options. This solicitation, any resulting contract(s), and any renewal options shall terminate
  absolutely without further obligation on the part of DCSD at the end of the fiscal year in which this solicitation
  was issued and at each June 30 renewal anniversary date thereafter unless the successful offeror is notified
  otherwise and agrees in writing to the exercise of renewal options.

  Payment to Successful Vendor(s)
  Payment for goods and services will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) or ACH Paymode.
  Vendor(s)/Supplier(s) doing business with DCSD are required to provide payment information when registering
  as a DCSD vendor at: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/purchasing/. Offerors must sign below acknowledging
  the above statement.

  Signature of Engaging Official: ______________________________________________

  Date: _________________       ______________________________________________
                                      (Supplier Name / Certifying Official Signature)


  Rights Reserved
  DCSD reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all parts of responsive proposals received and/or to reject
  all proposals submitted. DCSD reserves the right to award any resulting contract in the manner that is in the
  best interest of and most advantageous to DCSD. DCSD reserves the right to waive any technicalities or minor



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  irregularities in responses received and to award the contract in the most beneficial manner for DCSD. The
  decision of DCSD shall be final. DCSD reserves the right to request and negotiate a “best and final” response
  from offerors.

  Taxes
  Purchases made by DCSD are not subject to federal, state, or local sales tax. A Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
  will be furnished upon request.

  F.O.B. Delivery
  All prices are to be F.O.B. delivery to various DCSD locations.

  Estimated Quantities
  The quantities shown in this RFP document are estimates, which are provided for your information. However,
  actual quantities purchased by DCSD may vary.

  Exclusions of Trade Usages
  This RFP contains all of the terms, conditions and obligations to which the parties agree, and shall not be
  modified, controlled, explained, supplemented or affected in any way by any usage of trade not expressly
  included in this agreement.

  No Obligation/No Award Guaranteed/Cost to Propose
  The contract, if any, will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal offers the best value to DCSD in meeting the
  required scope of work described herein, if the appropriate funds are available and the contract is approved by
  the DeKalb County Board of Education. No obligation or commitment is incurred by the DeKalb County Board
  of Education from the receipt of any proposal, marketing materials, or presentations. There is no guarantee that
  any offeror will receive an award as a result of submitting a proposal. Any/all costs incurred by the offeror in
  preparation and submission of this proposal are the sole responsibility of the offeror. Expenses incurred by the
  offeror will not be reimbursed by DCSD or become a reason for contracting with the offeror. Offeror must sign
  below acknowledging the above statement:
  Signature of Engaging Official: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________
                                      (Company Name / Certifying Official Signature)

  Conditional Proposals
  Proposals that are conditional and/or in any way qualify or vary from the terms of these instructions, conditions,
  and specifications shall be considered non-responsive and disqualified.

  Offeror Failure
  In the event services to be furnished by the successful offeror should for any reason fail to conform to the scope
  of work contained herein, DCSD reserves the right to reject the services and further reserves the right to
  terminate the contract.
  Failure of the successful offeror to perform contracted services may also result in the removal of that offeror from
  doing business with DCSD for a period of not less than one year.


  Georgia Open Records Act
  All proposals submitted in response to DCSD solicitations may be subject to the Georgia Open Records Act,
  which permits any member of the public to inspect and/or copy documents prepared and maintained or received
  in the course of the operation of the public office or agency.



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  No Assignment of Award
  The successful offeror may not assign the award or contract to or subcontract with another party without the
  express written permission of DCSD.

  The Laws of the State of Georgia
  This RFP and subsequent agreement are subject to the laws of the State of Georgia.

   Additional Terms
   In the event an award is made to an offeror, the resulting contract shall not depart from this document unless
   agreed to in writing by DCSD and the successful offeror. DCSD shall not be bound by additional terms and
   conditions and/or extraneous language added to this document by offerors.

  2 CFR 200.322(a)
  § 200.322 Domestic preferences for procurements.
    (a) As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, the non-Federal entity should, to the greatest extent
    practicable under a Federal award, provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods
    products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel,
    cement, or other manufactured products).


   ALL SOLICITATIONS ISSUED BY DCSD ARE ADVERTISED IN THE LEGAL SECTION OF THE
   CHAMPION NEWSPAPER, (404) 373-7779, POSTED ON THE IONWAVE DCSD WEBSITE,
   DEMAND STAR AND POSTED IN THE TEAM GEORGIA MARKETPLACE’S GEORGIA
   PROCUREMENT REGISTRY. Offerors are solely responsible for reviewing and making
   themselves aware of DCSD solicitations posted on the following website:

                              https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx

   Proposal responses will be received in the Purchasing Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and
   4:30 PM only, Monday through Friday, excluding DCSD holidays, furlough days, and inclement
   weather closings.

   DCSD is not responsible for misdirected mail, mail not received, and/or mail delivered late by
   designated carriers.

   PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE AFTER THE STATED DEADLINE DATE
   AND TIME SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND REJECTED.

   PROPOSALS DELIVERED TO ANY SCHOOL OR LOCATION OTHER THAN THE DCSD
   PURCHASING DEPARTMENT SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND REJECTED.

   PROPOSALS THAT ARE DELIVERED BY EXPRESS CARRIER (e.g., FEDEX, UPS) AND
   RECEIVED IN THE DCSD MAILROOM WITH VERIFYING SIGNATURE BEFORE THE SCHEDULED
   PROPOSAL DEADLINE SHALL BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE AND ENTERED INTO THE
   PROPOSAL TABULATION.




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   LABELS WITH THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED IN YOUR
   REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND USE. YOU MAY ALSO
   DOWNLOAD LABELS FROM THE DCSD WEBSITE BY CHOOSING ATTACHMENT 1 AT:

                      https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx

   SEALED PROPOSAL RESPONSES MUST BE CORRECTLY ADDRESSED AS SHOWN ON THE
   REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL COVER SHEET.

   BOXES OR EXPRESS CARRIER PACKAGES CONTAINING SEALED PROPOSALS MUST BE
   CORRECTLY ADDRESSED AS WELL.

   PROPOSALS RECEIVED BY TELEGRAM, FACSIMILE, E-MAIL, OR TELEPHONE WILL NOT BE
   ACCEPTED.




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                        NOTICE TO OFFERORS

   FOR SECURITY REASONS, ALL OFFERORS ATTENDING THE PUBLIC PROPOSAL
   ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MUST REGISTER AT THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT DESK AT 1701
   MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30083, BEFORE
   ATTENDING THE PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.


   ALL OFFERORS SUBMITTING SEALED PROPOSALS IN PERSON TO THE PURCHASING
   DEPARTMENT MUST HAVE THEIR SEALED PROPOSALS STAMPED WITH THE DATE AND
   TIME BY A PURCHASING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE AND MUST LEAVE THEIR
   SEALED PROPOSALS IN THE CARE OF A PURCHASING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE.
   PURCHASING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES WILL ISSUE RECEIPTS FOR SEALED
   PROPOSALS IF REQUESTED.


   SEALED PROPOSALS LEFT RANDOMLY AT THE BUILDING, THE DIVISION OF FINANCE OR
   THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT WITHOUT BEING DATE AND TIME STAMPED OR WITHOUT
   ENSURING A PURCHASING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE TAKES POSSESSION OF
   SAME SHALL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND REJECTED.

   ANY CLAIM BY PROPOSING ENTITY OF ERROR IN THEIR PROPOSAL MUST BE MADE
   BEFORE PROPOSALS ARE OPENED, OR THE CLAIM SHALL BE DEEMED WAIVED. ANY
   PROPOSING ENTITY MAY WITHDRAW THEIR PROPOSAL AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE TIME
   AT WHICH PROPOSALS ARE DUE AND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS CLOSED AND,
   HAVING DONE SO, NO PROPOSING ENTITY WILL BE PERMITTED TO RESUBMIT A
   PROPOSAL.




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              1701 MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BLVD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30083
                    https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx




      REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
                             RFP 23-450R

                COMPENSATION AND
               CLASSIFICATION STUDY




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                                 TABLE OF CONTENTS
        DCSD Solicitation Boilerplate ....................................................................................... 1-6
        RFP Cover Page ............................................................................................................. 7
        Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 8-9
        Attachments ............................................................................................................. 23-78

                   PART I – BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION
        A. Objectives ............................................................................................................... 10
        B. General Information ................................................................................................. 10
        C. Procurement Process……………………………………………………………………...11
        D. Addenda .................................................................................................................. 11
        E. Proposal Deadlines .................................................................................................. 11
        F. Schedule of Events ................................................................................................. 11
        G. Format and Submission of Proposals ...................................................................... 11
        H. Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference ............................................................................. 13
        I. Proposal Contact Persons ....................................................................................... 13
        J. Prohibited Contacts.................................................................................................. 13
        K. Questions and Answers ........................................................................................... 14

                            PART II – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
        A. Offeror Performance ............................................................................................... 15
        B. News Release ......................................................................................................... 15
        C. Non-Discrimination .................................................................................................. 15
        D. Drug Free Workplace .............................................................................................. 15
        E. Smoke Free Workplace .......................................................................................... 15
        F. Costs Incurred ......................................................................................................... 15
        G. Insurance ................................................................................................................. 16
        H. Indemnification ......................................................................................................... 18
        I. Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 ........................................ 19
        J. Interviews ........................................................................................................ 20
        K. Contract Terms ................................................................................................. 20
        L. Permits and Applicable Laws ................................................................................... 21
        M. Infringement ............................................................................................................. 21
        N. Ownership Rights..................................................................................................... 21
        O. Non-Collusion .......................................................................................................... 21
        P. Conflict of Interest .................................................................................................... 21
        Q. Financial Stability…………………………………………………………………………..22
        R. No Obligation/No Contract Guaranteed ................................................................... 22
        S. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure .......................................................................... 22




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                TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D)
                                    PART III – SCOPE OF WORK
        A. Purpose/Project Overview ............................................................................... ..23
        B. Scope of Work.…………………………………………….…………………..………..23-27
        C. Company Profile……………………………………………………………………………27
        D. Background Check………………………………………………………………………….27
        E. References…………………………………………………………………..………………27
        F. Brochures, Catalogs, Manuals, Websites, Literature…………….………………….…28
        G. Added Value………………………………………………………………………………..28
        H. Authorization to Sell…..………………………………………………………………….28
        I. Evaluation Criteria……………………………………………………………………28-30
        J. Payments ......................................................................................................... 31
        K. Transition Plan ................................................................................................. 31
        L. Required Content / Document Checklist…………………………………………. .....32


                                                ATTACHMENTS
        Attachment A – DCSD List of Positions –School and Non-School…………………...33-46
        Attachment B - Description of Experience…………………………………………………. 47
        Attachment C – Flat Fee Schedule (Cost Proposal Form)……………………….............48
        Attachment D – Critical Paragraphs..………………………………………………………..49
        Attachment E – Offeror’s Client Reference Form…………………………………………..50
        Attachment F – Statement of Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure………………………. 51
        Attachment G – Suspension and Debarment Certification………………………………..52
        Attachment H – Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011
                        Certification………………………………………………………………53-58
        Attachment I – Standard Form Agreement……………………………………………...59-77
        Attachment J – Signature Page……………………………………………………………....78
        Final Page………………………………………………………………………………………79




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                                       PART I
                            BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION
  A. OBJECTIVES
  The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking professional services from highly qualified and
  capable offerors having experience in Classification and Compensation Studies with K-12 school
  districts comparable to DCSD. Study shall be compliant with applicable local, state and federal laws
  and regulations, as well as policies of the DeKalb County Board of Education (“Board of Education”).

  B. GENERAL INFORMATION

  DCSD is a metropolitan Atlanta public school system organized and existing under the Constitution and
  laws of the State of Georgia. DCSD is located in the fourth largest county in Georgia. DeKalb County
  is one of the most culturally diverse counties in the nation. DCSD has a student enrollment of
  approximately 100,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. With 139 schools and centers,
  DCSD educates the third largest pre-kindergarten through grade 12 student population in the State of
  Georgia. DCSD is the second largest employer in DeKalb County with over 15,500 full and part time
  employees.

  DCSD is dedicated to giving every student the best possible education through an intensive core
  curriculum and specialized, challenging instructional and career programs. DCSD is striving to become
  the premier K-12 school system of choice and desires to significantly improve leadership, teaching, and
  student learning to fulfill its mission as an organization for public education.

  DCSD includes approximately:
    • 79 Elementary Schools
    • 19 Middle Schools
    • 20 High Schools
    •   9 Start-up Charter Schools
    •   2 Conversion Charter Schools
    • 13 Specialized Learning Centers
    •   8 Administrative Centers; and
    •   5 Athletic Stadiums

  Currently, DCSD has 113 Title I Schools (110 Schoolwide and 3 Targeted Assisted). DCSD’s
  wide-area network connects instruction and administration sites to deliver technology and
  learning tools to every child. The main administrative offices are located at 1701 Mountain
  Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083. DCSD is governed by a seven-member
  Board of Education.




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  C. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
  The procurement will be on a formally advertised basis. Proposals must be responsive to all aspects
  of this RFP.

  D. ADDENDA
  It is the responsibility of offerors to frequently check for any addenda, questions, and answers posted
  on the Purchasing Bulletin Board on the DCSD website. Failure on the part of offerors to make
  themselves aware of and comply with addenda requirements will not relieve them of this obligation, this
  is a Mandatory Requirement. All posted addenda must be printed, signed by the offeror, and included
  in the offeror’s RFP submission. Click on the following link to the Purchasing Bulletin Board:
  https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx

  E. PROPOSAL DEADLINES
  Proposals in response to this RFP must be received by the DCSD Purchasing Department at 1701
  Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083, no later than 2:00 PM, Tuesday,
  October 25, 2022. Proposals received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
  Proposals will be acknowledged publicly on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM.
  F. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  1st Consecutive Ad in Legal Organ                      Thursday, September 29, 2022
   nd
  2 Consecutive Ad in Legal Organ                        Thursday, October 6, 2022
  Deadline for Offerors to Submit Questions              Monday, October 10, 2022, 12:00 Noon
  Posted Responses to Questions                          Friday, October 14, 2022, 4:30 PM
  RFP Submission Deadline                                Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 2:00 PM
  Virtual RFP Public Acknowledgment                      Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 3:00 PM
  Responses to questions will not be posted on official DCSD holidays or furlough days.

  G. FORMAT AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
  The format requirements for RFP responses are designed to ensure uniformity in the responses,
  provide the information necessary to understand each offeror’s proposal, and facilitate an efficient and
  comprehensive evaluation of all responses. Proposals must comply with the specifications and detailed
  instructions stated in this RFP document, be signed by the certifying company official, and be presented
  to the DCSD Purchasing Department according to the detailed instructions stated in this document.
   ● Proposals must be presented in a three-ring binder with tabs separating the required sections. All
     attachments must be identified properly for easy recognition and association.
     Each page of the response must be numbered, and the offeror’s company name must
     appear in the lower right-hand corner of each page.
   ● Each proposal must contain a detailed Table of Contents and must be organized in the same order
     as the requirements are outlined in this RFP document. Each separate bullet point must be
     addressed individually. A response that does not adhere to a “point-by-point” format may be
     disqualified.
   ● Responses shall be organized simply and economically. Emphasis must be placed on
     completeness and clarity. Proposals that do not include all required information may be
     disqualified.

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   ● RFP responses must be submitted in a sealed container plainly addressed as shown below.
     Containers not properly labeled as shown below will not be opened or considered.

  SEE REQUIRED CONTENT / DOCUMENT CHECKLIST – PAGE 32.
  Proposals must be sealed and clearly labeled and addressed as shown below:

  SEALED PROPOSAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL:                      SEALED PROPOSAL ADDRESS LABEL:
  This information must appear in the lower LEFT             This information must appear in the mailing corner of your
  sealed proposal container (whether                         address area of your sealed proposal container envelope,
  box, express carrier package, etc.)                         (whether envelope, box, express carrier package.)
   (SEALED PROPOSAL RESPONSE)
   RFP Number: RFP 23-450R Compensation and Classification
   Study
   RFP Due Date: October 25, 2022 2:00 PM (EST)                  (SEALED PROPOSAL RESPONSE)
   Company Name:                                                 DeKalb County School District
   ________________________________                              Purchasing Department
   Company Mailing Address:                                      1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
   _________________________________                             Stone Mountain, GA 30083
                                                                 ATTN: Carla L. Smith
   Contact Person Name:
   _________________________________
   Contact Telephone No.: (__)_______________________

   Email Address:_______________________________________

  Boxes, express carrier packages and any other containers enclosing sealed proposals must
  ALSO be clearly labeled as shown above.

  Sealed proposals MUST be received by the DCSD Purchasing Department by the DEADLINE
  stated in this solicitation. Offerors submitting proposals in person must have the date and
  time stamped on their sealed proposals by a Purchasing Department representative. Sealed
  proposals must be placed in the care of a Purchasing Department representative.
  Failure to follow these sealed proposal label and submission requirements may cause proposals to be
  declared non-responsive and rejected.
  Offerors are required to submit one (1) original, one (1) duplicate copy and (1) electronic copy
  (flash drive) of the proposal. One (1) duplicate copy is required to be submitted with the original in
  a sealed package. It is recommended that the copies be made after the original is complete and fully
  executed (signed and initialed) by the offeror’s authorized representative.
  The electronic copy (flash drive) shall be submitted in pdf format (OCR) and organized in the same
  format as the original submission with each Chapter or Section of the original having a corresponding
  Electronic File.
                       Submit all responses to:
                       Carla L. Smith, Executive Director Vendor Services
                       Purchasing Department
                       DeKalb County School District
                       1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
                       Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
         RFP responses will NOT be accepted at any other DCSD location.



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  HAND DELIVERY SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Prior to the submission deadline of Tuesday,
  October 25, 2022 at 2:00PM EST, an appointment must be scheduled with the Purchasing
  Department by submitting an email request to solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org. Please
  enter “Proposal Submission Appointment – RFP 23-450R Compensation and Classification Study”
  must be scheduled on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 9:00AM-12:00PM Noon,
  before the October 25, 2022 proposal deadline. A confirmation of the appointment will be sent via
  email.

  VIRTUAL PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The public acknowledgment will be held virtually through
  Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 3:00PM EST. Those who would like to attend the
  acknowledgement, please register no later than Monday, October 24, 2022 by 4:00PM EST, by
  sending an email to solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org. Please enter “Public
  Acknowledgement - RFP 23-450R Compensation and Classification Study” in the subject line of your
  email. An invitation will be sent to those participants no later than Tuesday, October 25, 2022 by
  10:00AM EST.

  H. VIRTUAL PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

  A Pre-Proposal Conference is not scheduled for this project.


  I. PROPOSAL CONTACT PERSONS
  The assigned contact persons for offerors are Carla L. Smith, Executive Director Vendor Services and
  Phyllis Jones, Buyer, for the Department of Procurement. Ms. Smith can be reached at 678.676.0120
  or by email at solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org. Ms. Jones can be reached at
  678.676.0285.

  J. PROHIBITED CONTACTS
  Except with the consent of the proposal contact person, all offerors, including any persons affiliated
  with or in any way related to the offeror, are strictly prohibited from contacting DeKalb County Board of
  Education members and DCSD employees or consultants on any matter having to do in any aspect
  with this RFP, other than as provided herein. Any and all contacts with such persons associated with
  DCSD shall be in writing, in appropriate circumstances or cases, as directed by the contact person.
  Furthermore, no employee, officer, or agent of the DeKalb County Board of Education or DCSD may
  participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract if he or she has a real or apparent
  conflict of interest.

  Board Member Communication with Prospective Vendors
  Vendors shall not contact Board members individually for the purpose of soliciting a purchase or
  contract between the time a request for proposal is formally released and a recommendation is made
  by the administration to the Board. If a vendor violates this prohibition during this timeframe,
  consideration for the vendor for award shall be invalidated. Board members shall be notified of possible
  violations and actions taken.




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  K. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
  It is intended that this RFP be adequate for any offeror to respond to DCSD’s requirements. However,
  should offerors have questions all questions shall be submitted electronically to: Carla L. Smith at
  solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org. Questions submitted to any other mail box, voice mail or
  e-mail address will not be considered for response. The deadline to submit questions is Monday,
  October 10, 2022. Questions received after the deadline will not be considered. All questions received
  by 12 Noon, on October 10, 2022 will be answered in writing and both the questions and answers will
  be posted to the following website on or before Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM.
  https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx .




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                                    PART II
                               GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  A. OFFEROR PERFORMANCE
  The successful offeror is required to perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms,
  conditions, and agreements of this RFP document and any negotiated contract(s). Specifications
  contained herein and in the successful response will become contractual obligations, if an award
  ensues. Failure of the offeror to fully perform these obligations may result in cancellation of the award
  and contract.
  DCSD will look to the offeror and his/her identified personnel to coordinate and deliver the services
  described in this RFP. The services shall not be delegated to subofferors or assigned to any third party.

  B. NEWS RELEASE
  Any news release or publicity pertaining to any phase of this project must be cleared through the DCSD
  Chief Communications and Community Relations Officer.

  C. NON-DISCRIMINATION
  DCSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability
  in any of its employment practices, education programs, services or activities.
  DCSD supports an open, fair, and impartial free-market system which maximizes competition and
  seeks to include all responsible businesses and to provide ample opportunities for business growth and
  development. Minority businesses are encouraged and given the opportunity to bid on various projects;
  however, all responses will be evaluated on the same criteria. It is not the intention or desire of DCSD
  to restrict or impede competition, nor to increase the cost of the work.

  D. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
  By submission of a response to this RFP, the offeror certifies that he/she and his/her employees shall
  not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of
  controlled substance or drugs during the performance of the contract.

  E. SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE
  By submission of a response to this RFP, the offeror certifies that he/she and his/her employees shall
  not use tobacco products on DCSD property at any time during the performance of this contract.


  F. COSTS INCURRED
  DCSD is not liable for any costs incurred by an offeror in preparing and/or submitting a response to this
  RFP or for any interview if requested. Any and all costs incurred by the offeror in preparing and/or
  submitting a response to this RFP and interviewing with DCSD (if requested) shall be the sole
  responsibility of the offeror and shall not be reimbursed by DCSD.



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  There is no guarantee of any offeror receiving an award as a result of submitting a response to this
  RFP.

  G. INSURANCE

  The DCSD Risk Manager sets insurance and indemnification requirements for each Solicitation.

  Certificate of Insurance / Accord Form is required with solicitation submittal. Provision of
  Certificate of Insurance is a mandatory requirement. Proposals submitted with certificates of
  insurance will be considered conditionally responsive to the insurance and indemnification
  requirement. Final award of this RFP will be contingent upon receipt within six (6) business days of
  request for insurance documentation complete with the following requirements and fully acceptable
  to the DCSD Risk Manager. No work will commence / no purchases will be made without the written
  statement of approval of insurance coverage from the DCSD Risk Manager. In the event the
  awarded offeror cannot produce insurance coverage acceptable to the Risk Manager within the
  time provided, DCSD reserves the right to award this solicitation to the first runner-up.

  (1) The successful Offeror shall procure and maintain throughout the term of this agreement a
  policy or policies of insurance providing coverage as set forth below that shall protect the offeror
  and the Indemnitees (as defined in Part II, Section I of this RFP) from any claims for bodily injury,
  property damage, or personal injury which may arise out of offeror’s operations under this
  agreement. The foregoing policies shall be obtained from insurance companies approved to do
  business in the State of Georgia and companies acceptable to DCSD. Offeror shall procure the
  insurance policy(ies) at the offeror’s own expense and shall furnish to DCSD a certificate of
  insurance containing the following:

  (a) Name and address of authorized agent;
  (b) Name and address of insured;
  (c) Name of insurance company;
  (d) Description of coverage in standard terminology;
  (e) Policy period;
  (f) Policy Number;
  (g) Limits of liability;
  (h) Name and address of certificate holder;
  (i) Acknowledgment to the DCSD of notice of expiration or cancellation;
  (j) Signature of authorized agent;
  (k) Telephone number of authorized agent; and
  (l) Details of policy exclusions applicable to this agreement in comments section of insurance
  certificate.

  All certificates evidencing primary and excess layers shall be renewed and kept current and up to
  date on an annual basis.

  (2)  Offeror is required to maintain the following insurance coverage during the term of this
  agreement:



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  (a)   Workers Compensation Insurance in the amounts of the statutory limits established by the
  General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Offeror shall have the ability to self-insure its required
  workers compensation coverage if offeror is an approved self-insurer in the State of Georgia.

  (b) Comprehensive General Liability Policy, or equivalent coverage, to include products and
  completed operations liability and contractual liability. The Comprehensive General Liability Policy
  shall have dollar limits sufficient to insure that there is no gap in coverage between this policy and
  any excess or Commercial Umbrella Policy described below.

  (c) Comprehensive Auto Policy to include but not be limited to liability coverage on any owned,
  non-owned and hired vehicle used by offeror or offeror’s personnel in the performance of
  this agreement. The Comprehensive Automobile Policy shall have dollar limits sufficient
  to insure that there is no gap in coverage between this policy and the excess or
  Commercial Umbrella Policy required under this agreement.

  (d) Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability Policy, which must provide the same or broader
  coverage than those provided for in the above Comprehensive General Liability and Business Auto
  Policies. Policy limits for the Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability Policy shall have an annual
  aggregate limit not less than $2,000,000.

  (e) Under all coverage and certificates required hereunder, policies shall or be endorsed to
  include the following terms and conditions:

  (i) All policies and coverage shall be on an “occurrence” not “claims made” basis.

  (ii) The foregoing policies shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies
        will not be canceled, or not renewed, allowed to lapse for any reason until at least sixty
       (60) days prior written notice has been given to DCSD.

  (iii) Shall waive all right of subrogation against Indemnitees (as defined in Part II, Section
        I of this RFP) for losses arising out of this agreement.

  (iv) A severability of interest or cross liability clause or endorsement applies to commercial
       general liability and excess liability policies.

  (v) Certificates of Insurance showing such coverage to be in force shall be filed with
      DCSD prior to commencement or continuation of any work under this agreement.

  (vi) All such coverage shall remain in full force and effect during the term and any renewal
       thereof.
  (f) Under coverage and certificates required under Sections 2(a), 2(b), (c), and (d) above,
  policies shall be endorsed to include the following terms and conditions:

  (i) Minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate.
      Primary limits of coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence must be with insurers
      approved to conduct business in the State of Georgia. Excess or umbrella liability insurance

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      may be placed with any insurer submitted by offeror, including captive or self-insured programs,
      with the prior written approval of DCSD.

  (ii) Contractual liability coverage, specifically referencing this agreement and its
       Indemnity, applies to liability assumed by the named insured.

  (iii) Shall include Indemnitees as additional insured.

 (iv) Shall waive all right of subrogation against Indemnitees (as defined in Part II, Section
  I of this RFP) for losses arising out of this agreement.

 (v) A severability of interest or cross liability clause or endorsement applies to commercial
     general liability and excess liability policies.

 (vi) Shall be primary and not excess to any other coverage provided by or available to the
      Indemnitees (as defined in Part II, Section H of this RFP).

  (g) Offeror shall require any and all subofferors performing work under this agreement to carry
  insurance of the types and with limits of liability as offeror shall deem appropriate and adequate for
  the work being performed. However, the obligations of the offeror to the Indemnitees assumed in
  Sections of Indemnification, and Insurance shall not be reduced or diminished by the standards set
  for the subofferors. Further, offeror agrees that their obligations to indemnify and insure the
  Indemnitees shall pertain to all losses arising out of the subofferor’s acts or negligence in the same
  manner and to the same extent as if committed by the offeror. Offeror shall obtain and make
  available for inspection by DCSD, current certificates of insurance evidencing insurance coverage
  by such subofferors.

  H. INDEMNIFICATION
  The successful offeror shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DeKalb County School Board,
  the DeKalb County School District, DCSD, and their officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers,
  and assigns (all of whom may collectively be referred to as "Indemnitees" throughout this RFP), from
  any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, losses, liabilities, costs,
  interest, and damages of every kind and description, including any attorneys’ fees and/or litigation and
  investigative expenses, for bodily injury, personal injury, (including but not limited to offeror’s
  employees), or loss or destruction of property (including loss of use, damage or destruction of DCSD
  owned property) to the extent that any such claim or suit was caused by, arose out of, or contributed
  to, in whole or in part, by reason of any act, omission, professional error, fault, mistake, or negligence
  whether active, passive or imputed, of the offeror its employees, agents, representatives, or their
  employees, agents, or representatives in connection with or incidental to offeror’s performance of the
  agreed-upon services regardless of whether such liability, claim, damage, loss, cost or expense is
  caused in part by an Indemnitee.

  The successful offeror shall also indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Indemnitees from any and
  all costs, expenses, claims, demands, rights, liabilities and causes of action inuring to offeror from



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  events over which the Indemnitees exercise no control, such as Acts of God, strikes or government
  restrictions.

  Offeror's obligation to indemnify any Indemnitee shall survive the completion, expiration, or termination
  of offeror’s agreed-upon services for any reason.

  I. ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2011 (MANDATORY
  REQUIREMENT)

  The Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 applies to and is a requirement for all
  DeKalb County School District solicitations for physical performance of services (i.e. public works
  contracts).

  Offerors must complete and/or have their subcontractors complete the following forms:

      1. Immigration and Security Certification
      2. Offeror E-Verify Affidavit
      3. Contractor Affidavit (Contractor Only)
      4. Subcontractor Affidavit (Subcontractor Only); and
      5. Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit (Sub-Subcontractor Only)

  The Immigration and Security Certification, the Offeror E-Verify Affidavit, the Contractor Affidavit, the
  Subcontractor Affidavit and the Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit are found on pages 53-58 of this solicitation
  document. The Immigration and Security Certification, the Offeror E-Verify Affidavit, the Contractor
  Affidavit, Subcontractor Affidavit and the Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit must be completed, notarized and
  submitted with your proposal.

  I acknowledge the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 requirements for service
  providers and confirm by my signature below that the Immigration and Security Certification, the
  Contractor Affidavit, the Subcontractor Affidavit and the Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit are each
  completed, notarized and made a part of this solicitation response package. I also acknowledge that
  all items or services furnished to DCSD must comply with applicable federal and state immigration laws,
  and regulation.

  ______Please check here if the Illegal Immigration and Reform Act of 2011 does not apply to your
  solicitation, because it is one for items, commodities, or products. If this does not apply to any portion
  of the solicitation, then the Offeror is not required to complete the Contractor Affidavit, the Subcontractor
  Affidavit and the Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit found on pages 56-58. Please be advised that pages
  53-55 must still be completed.
  Signature of Engaging Official: __________________________________________ Date: _____________
                                      (Company Name / Certifying Official Signature)




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  J. INTERVIEWS
  DCSD reserves the right to require offerors to participate in one or more interviews with DCSD board
  members and/or staff. Offerors must be prepared to discuss the salient points of their proposal within
  two (2) normal working days of being asked to participate in interviews. There are to be no
  presentations, individually or collectively, without such invitation.

  Offerors who are invited to one or more interviews will be required to provide a one (1) hour virtual
  presentation/demonstration of requested services.

  K. CONTRACT TERMS
  In the event DCSD determines that outsourcing these services are in its best interest, with the approval
  of the DeKalb County Board of Education, the successful offeror will be notified in writing. A contract
  confirming firm fixed price and other terms shall be signed by the parties. Services are to begin on or
  about the Fall of 2022. The initial contract duration shall be approximately one year from the date of
  execution. The contract may/may not contain up to four (4) one (1) year renewal options contingent
  upon DCSD’s offer of such renewal, the successful offeror’s acceptance and the approval of the DeKalb
  County Board of Education to extend the contract. The contract is subject to the approval of the DeKalb
  County Board of Education and to fiscal year funding limitations. The contract price must be held firm
  for the entire term of the contract. DCSD reserves the right to terminate any resulting contract for
  convenience. In the event of contract termination by DCSD, the DCSD will be responsible only for
  those services and deliverables that have been received and accepted. Any cancellation for
  convenience by DCSD shall be effective three (3) business days after receipt of the Notice of
  Cancellation for convenience from DCSD by the offeror. Non-performance of contract terms shall give
  sufficient cause for DCSD to cancel the contract. Non-performance shall be construed to include, but
  is not limited to, failure of the offeror to deliver equipment or perform services in the time specified or in
  the manner required.
  A contract is attached which includes all of the terms and conditions that the offeror must affirm and
  comply. Refer to Attachment I, Standard Form Agreement for Non-Capital Professional
  Services. Please review DCSD’s attached contract terms and conditions prior to submitting a response
  to this RFP. Offerors should plan on the contract terms and conditions attached to this RFP being
  included in any award as a result of this RFP. Therefore, all costs associated with complying with these
  requirements should be included in any pricing quoted by the offeror.
  By submitting a proposal, offeror acknowledges its acceptance of the RFP specifications and the
  contract terms and conditions without change except as otherwise expressly stated in the submitted
  proposal. If an offeror takes exception to a contract term or provision, the offeror must state the reason
  for the exception and state the specific contract language it proposes to include in place of the
  provision. Any exceptions to the contract must be submitted as an attachment to the offeror’s
  response. Proposed exceptions must not conflict with or attempt to preempt mandatory requirements
  specified in the RFP.




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  L. PERMITS AND APPLICABLE LAWS
  Offerors shall at their own expense obtain all necessary permits, certifications, and licenses and shall
  comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations necessary
  to the full execution of the requirements stated herein. If Offeror holds a professional certification which
  is licensed by the state of Georgia, Offeror shall submit a copy of their valid professional
  license. Offerors shall maintain all such permits, licenses, certifications, and compliances in a current
  status throughout the course of the contract. Offerors shall submit copies of permits, licenses, and
  certifications evidencing proof of the aforementioned immediately upon request of DCSD. Offerors
  shall be in compliance with registration with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office as applicable.

  M. INFRINGEMENT

  Offeror shall fully indemnify Indemnitees against any claims of infringement of any patent, copyright,
  trade secret, trademark, or other intellectual property rights related to the offeror’s response to this RFP
  or services performed upon contract award. Offeror’s obligation to indemnify any Indemnitee shall
  survive the completion, expiration, or termination of offeror’s agreed-upon services for any reason.
  N. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
  DCSD shall retain ownership rights to the contents of all documents, supporting literature, and data
  submitted by offerors to this RFP.

  O. NON-COLLUSION
  Offerors shall fully certify that they, as individuals or as officials of a business entity, have not entered
  into any agreement, participated in collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free and
  competitive responses to this RFP. Further, offerors guarantee that their response is not made in
  conjunction with or on behalf of another party and that they have not been directly or indirectly induced
  in any manner or taken any action to result in a restriction of trade or in an unfair advantage. Offeror
  must sign below acknowledging the above statement.
  Signature of Engaging Official: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________
                                      (Company Name / Certifying Official Signature)

  P. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
  Offeror shall use its best efforts to disclose with their proposal the name of any officer, director, or agent
  who also is a DCSD employee, agent, representative, contractor, immediate family member (spouse,
  child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling or parent) or DeKalb County Board of Education
  member. Offerors shall also disclose the name of any DCSD employee, agent, representative,
  contractor, immediate family member or board member who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest in
  five percent or more in the Offeror’s company or any of its branches. In the event the Offeror was aware
  of a conflict of interest prior to the award of the contract and did not disclose the conflict DCSD may, at
  its discretion, terminate the contract for default. The Offeror further agrees that, if after award, a conflict
  of interest is discovered, an immediate and full disclosure in writing must be made to the DCSD
  Purchasing Department which must include a description of the action which the Offeror has taken or
  proposes to take to avoid or mitigate such conflicts. If a conflict of interest is determined to exist, DCSD
  may, at its discretion, cancel the contract. Offerors shall certify that their response to this RFP is


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  impartial, at arms-length, and free of any conflict of interest at this time, unfair advantage, or personal
  benefit to any DCSD official.
  Offeror must sign below acknowledging the above statement.

  Signature of Engaging Official: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________
                                      (Company Name / Certifying Official Signature)

  Q. FINANCIAL STABILITY
  1. Offerors shall provide a copy of their company’s financial statements for the previous two (2)
     years – for example 2020 and 2021.
  2. Indicate here if your company is publicly traded or not publicly traded:
     My company is publicly traded.       _____/
     My company is not publicly traded. _____/
  3. If your company is a publicly traded company, provide a copy of your company’s annual report
     for the previous two (2) years – for example 2020 and 2021.
  4. List all civil and criminal proceedings your company has been the subject of, or named a party in,
     and provide the outcome of those proceedings. This list should include any lawsuits, administrative
     actions or litigation to which your company is currently a party or has been a party. Please explain
     the basis for all claims, your response to those claims and state whether a settlement was reached
     or a judgment entered.
  5. State whether your company, or any affiliate currently or previously associated with your company,
     has ever filed a petition in bankruptcy, taken any actions with respect to insolvency, reorganization,
     receivership, moratoriums or assignment for the benefit of creditors, or otherwise sought relief from
     creditors.
  6. State whether your company was the subject of any order, judgment or decree not subsequently
     reversed, suspended or vacated by any court permanently enjoining your company from engaging
     in any type of business practice.

  R. NO OBLIGATION/NO CONTRACT GUARANTEED
  This RFP does not commit DCSD to contract with any offeror to this RFP. There is no guarantee of any
  offeror receiving an award or contract as a result of submitting a response to this RFP.
  Offeror must sign below acknowledging the above statement.

  Signature of Engaging Official:_____________________________ Date: _____________
                                     (Company Name / Certifying Official Signature)

  S. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE (MANDATORY REQUIREMENT)
  Information made available to offerors by DCSD shall be used only for purposes related to responding
  to this RFP and shall not be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of
  DCSD.

  Offerors to this RFP unequivocally agree to assume responsibility for protecting and safeguarding the
  confidentiality of DCSD records that are not public information. Such information may include, but is
  not limited to student and human resource file content.



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                                    PART III
                        SCOPE OF WORK AND REQUIREMENTS

     The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking professional services from highly qualified
     and capable offerors having experience in Classification and Compensation Studies with K-12
     school districts comparable to DCSD. Study shall be compliant with applicable local, state and
     federal laws and regulations, as well as policies of the DeKalb County Board of Education
     (“Board of Education”).

     Awarded offeror shall provide services in accordance with the specifications, requirements and
     terms and conditions stated herein. Services shall include all labor, materials, tools, specialized
     equipment, supplies, electricity utilized, venue security cost for specialized equipment and
     supplies/materials belonging to the offeror, trained personnel, insurance, travel, per diem, direct and
     indirect administrative costs, overhead, tolls, parking, fuel, lodging, food, all other cost and charges,
     and all things and services necessary to provide a Compensation and Classification Study in
     accordance with the requirements of this RFP. There shall be no add-on charges of any kind.

     DCSD at its discretion, determines the criteria and process whereby responses are evaluated and
     awarded. No damages shall be recoverable by any challenger as a result of these determinations
     or decisions by DCSD.

     Refer to Attachment A, DCSD List of Positions – School and Non-School (pages 33-46).

  A. SCOPE OF WORK

     1. Classification Study

     The DeKalb County School District desires that the Classification and Compensation Study be
     comprised of the following:

     Shall include but not be limited to:

     a. Review background materials including organizational charts, budget information related to
     staffing, Policies and Procedures Handbook, existing Classification and Compensation chart and
     any other related materials. Background materials and information will be provided to the
     successful awardee.

     b. Meet with designated Human Resources Personnel to discuss study, provide options and
     recommendations for job evaluation methodologies, identify the advantages and disadvantages of
     each, and agree on methodology and process to be used in the study as needed prior to
     implementation. Meeting format (virtual or in person) must be agreed upon by Offeror and DCSD
     personnel.



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     c. May meet with Department Administrators or other supervisory staff, as needed to explain the
     study, the process to be used, and potential outcomes.

     d. Will present final study results to the Superintendent/Designee and HR Administrators within
     60 calendar days from date of execution of contract/notice to proceed.

     e. If needed, conduct on-site briefing sessions for employees covered within the scope of the
     study to explain the methodology of the project and the Job Analysis Questionnaire. Assist in the
     development of informational materials appropriate for inclusion in any communication to
     employees.

     f. Review all current position specifications and analyze, document and validate same for
     distinguishing characteristics, position definition and purpose, knowledge, skills, abilities, essential
     job functions, minimum qualifications, education and experience relevance, hierarchal
     consistency, essential personnel status, safety sensitive status, conformity with the Americans
     with Disabilities Act (ADA) language relative to essential job functions (including physical and
     mental requirements), working/environmental conditions, supervision received and exercised,
     standby/call back responsibilities, and special requirements including licensing, regulatory and
     certification requirements.

     g. Develop a job analysis/position description questionnaire to be used as part of the position
     review process. The questionnaire must include an FLSA exemption test and an evaluation of
     working conditions which can be used effectively when engaging in the interactive process in
     compliance with the ADA. Final design of the questionnaire must be approved by the DCSD
     Committee prior to distribution. Responders must provide a sample job analysis/position
     questionnaire with response.

     h. Oversee the completion of the job analysis/position description questionnaire by all employees
     covered within the scope of the study.

     i. Review and analyze the completed questionnaires and management review for all employees
     covered within the scope of the study.

     j. Conduct on-site interviews with all (or a representative sample of) covered employees, as well
     as appropriate supervisor and management staff, to verify/clarify information received in the
     questionnaires and to ensure information regarding organizational structure, supervision, essential
     job duties and working environment is accurately captured and reflected in the descriptions that
     are developed. Interviews may be conducted individually or in groups based upon classification.
     The Human Resource Administrator(s) may be interviewed to verify/clarify information gained from
     interviews with department directors/supervisors.

     k. Recommend and develop new classes regarding pay and classifications as appropriate.
     Recommend deletion of outdated or unnecessary classes.




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     l. Identify management, supervisory, professional, technical, labor and general employees (EEO
     Job Classification categories), including the FLSA Exemption Test (exempt/non-exempt).

     m. Review and recommend, if appropriate, classification series and levels within the series; for
     example, I/II, Senior/Lead, etc. Review reporting/organizational structure and make suggestions.
     Develop and identify viable career progressions within the classification plan (job families).

     n. Draft and submit updated, uniform, and accurate class specifications for all positions within the
     scope of the study in a format approved by the HR Administrator. Specifications should reflect
     distinguishing characteristics, position definition and purpose, knowledge, skills, abilities, essential
     job functions, minimum qualifications, education and experience relevance and hierarchal
     consistency, conformity with accurate ADA-compliant language relative to essential job functions
     (including physical and mental requirements), working/environmental conditions, supervision
     received and exercised, standby/call back responsibilities, and special requirements, including
     licensing, regulatory, and certification requirements. Ensure that desirable experience and
     education qualifications are appropriate and defensible while serving to select qualified
     candidates.

     o. Design and implement an employee review and appeal process including a clear understanding
     of the process employees must follow and what they should expect in response to their appeal.
     This process shall include personal contact with the consultants. Documentation of appeals and
     recommended resolution is required. The appeal process must be completed within 30 calendar
     days of plan adoption. Information should include criteria that the decision is final.

     p. Present proposed position specifications to HR Administrators and their designees for review;
     receive and incorporate input prior to final classification determination.

     q. Prepare final version of all position specifications, including correction of discrepancies
     identified during the review process and present to Superintendent and HR Administrators within
     60 calendar days from date of execution of contract/notice to proceed. Submission of final
     outcome must be in electronic (Microsoft Word) and hard copy formats.

     r. Develop and prepare classification manual to be used by DCSD to objectively evaluate new or
     revised positions following the conclusion of the Study and approval by the Superintendent and
     Board. The manual must contain the methodology used and instructions on how to maintain and
     classify new positions. The manual must also contain details on the procedure or rating structure
     for analyzing each position against multiple evaluation criteria to determine job classifications and
     pay grades.

     s. Develop and prepare other appropriate written training materials, including but not limited to,
     tools, matrices, and/or guidelines to assist staff in evaluating and determining job classifications
     and pay grades, conduct training for Human Resources staff to ensure maintenance of the
     classification and compensation structure.




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     2. Compensation Study

     Shall include but not limited to:

     a. Review of current DCSD compensation practices and related issues.

     b. Conduct a work experience audit of identified positions, evaluate existing compensation
     placement processes and guidelines, and make recommendations that align with business
     standard best practices (internal equity) and with applicable local, state, and federal laws and
     regulations, as well as policies of the DeKalb County Board of Education (“Board of Education”).

     c. Identify and recommend appropriate salary survey data labor market and benchmark classes
     that provide relevant/meaningful comparative salary data, which can be utilized in creating a
     competitive pay plan. The benchmark classifications must be a good representation of an
     occupational group or profession.

     d. Conduct market salary survey of school districts comparable to DCSD in size, population,
     economic climate, and proximity to major cities. The Committee will have input as to what other
     school district organizations will be used in the study. Survey should compare base annual salary
     for each designated position included in the study by minimum, midpoint and maximum.

     e. Conduct a pay compression analysis, identify any potential pay compression issues, and
     provide alternative solutions.

     f. Utilizing the market survey results, comparable job descriptions, and other data collected,
     prepare a recommended compensation plan design and salary schedule to correspond to the
     classification plan and customized to reflect DCSD’s pay progression policy and compensation
     philosophy; recommend the vertical salary relationship and/or differentials between grades;
     include options for highlighting employee pay rates that may fall outside the range of the new pay
     scale established (frozen salaries).

     g. Develop written procedures for promotion, demotion, transfer. Promotions should include a
     process for placement from certified to classified and vice versa, define relatable experience for
     experience credit, to include an externally competitive and internally equitable compensation plan.
     Recommend a plan, graded open range, grade/step or other.

     h. Develop and prepare written training materials and conduct training sessions for Human
     Resources and any other key staff in the methodology used to assess job classifications in order
     to maintain internal compensation equity in the future when adding, changing, or deleting position.

  3. Study Conclusion

     Shall include but not be limited to:




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     a. Prepare written and electronic final report of recommendations, including discussion of
     methods, techniques, and data used to develop the Classification and Compensation Plan and
     present same to Superintendent and HR Administrator(s) no later within 60 calendar days from
     date of execution of contract/notice to proceed.

     b. Prepare an analysis of the financial impact for implementation of the new Classification and
     Compensation Plan and define any funding issues.

     c. Provide implementation support and additional training as needed to ensure maintenance of the
     classification and compensation structure.

     d. In addition to meetings specified above, attend meetings, if requested, throughout the process
     with designated committees, employees, and/or HR Administrator(s) to explain the methodology,
     survey results, and recommendations or to assist in the implementation of the new plan.

  B. COMPANY PROFILE
  Offerors to this Request for Proposal are required to demonstrate, and include with their submissions
  to this RFP, a full and complete company profile, to include, but not be limited to: the date of
  establishment, mission statement, type and confirmation of company’s legal entity form, company’s
  organizational structure/chart, principals’ names and titles, company size in relation to industry, number
  of employees, company history, financial position, and all relevant current and past experience on
  similar projects in comparable K-12 school districts and references for those projects. The offeror
  should also include the educational background for staff that will be assigned to this project, including
  the company’s overall experience in providing the requested services within this solicitation.

  Responders are required to complete Attachment B, Description of Experience (page 47) and return
  with response.


  C. BACKGROUND CHECK
  A criminal background check must be performed on all contractors, consultants, subcontractors,
  volunteers and vendors (hereinafter jointly referred to as "Individuals") who provide services on DCSD
  premises, supervise services on DCSD premises, or has contact with students. These Individuals shall
  undergo the same criminal background check, within the last 365 days, as required by DCSD
  employees. Such background checks will be performed by DCSD at the expense of the Individual at a
  cost of $45.00 per individual. Additionally, any charges against the Individual, may be deemed
  unacceptable in DCSD’s sole discretion regardless of whether dismissed, expunged, sealed, removed
  from the record, treated as a “first offender” or dead docketed. Upon receipt and evaluation of DCSD’s
  background check results, DCSD may demand that the Individual have no contact with DCSD students
  or parents, or provide services to DCSD premises. Any failure of the contractor to obtain a criminal
  records background check through DCSD, as stated herein, may result in termination of any resulting
  contract between contractor and DCSD.




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  E. REFERENCES (MANDATORY REQUIREMENT)
  Offeror must provide the names and contact phone numbers of at least three (3) current clients,
  preferably clients comparable to DCSD, for whom the offeror is providing or has provided services as
  defined within the scope of work. Refer to Attachment E – Offeror’s Reference Form, (page 50).
  References will be contacted.


  F. BROCHURES, CATALOGS, MANUALS, WEBSITES, LITERATURE
  In addition to the formal response to this RFP, all offerors are encouraged to submit brochures,
  catalogs, manuals, website materials, industry literature, DVD’s and any other marketing and
  informational media which will support and enhance their submission value.
  G. ADDED VALUE
  Offerors are encouraged to describe in detail all added value or additional services or benefits available
  and offered at no cost to DCSD in their RFP responses. Attach and label as “ADDED VALUE.”


  H. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL
  Offerors responding to this RFP must provide a Certificate of Authorization that authorizes offeror to
  sell the manufacturer’s equipment, if applicable.


  I. EVALUATION CRITERIA

  DCSD advertises this RFP as an opportunity for interested and qualified firms specializing in providing
  services to submit responses consistent with the scope of work stated herein. Offerors to this RFP are
  encouraged to submit their most comprehensive, innovative and creative proposals for DCSD.

  DCSD may, at its sole discretion, select or reject all or portions of the service(s) proposed from
  responsive and responsible offerors. As a part of the evaluation process, DCSD may find it necessary
  to evaluate the addition or deletion of components of an offeror’s proposal in order to make equivalent
  comparisons to other proposals. DCSD will select the offeror whose proposal DCSD determines best
  meets the needs of DCSD, based on the requirements and evaluation criteria set forth herein.

  The determination of the successful proposal will be based upon information supplied by the offeror in
  the RFP response and upon other information that will be obtained by DCSD as it deems necessary.
  Proposal conformance to RFP instructions, terms, conditions, and requirements is critical to offeror
  responsiveness.

  The lowest-cost proposal submitted may not necessarily be determined to be the most responsive
  and responsible proposal when all factors have been considered. However, the quoted price is an
  important factor in the determination of the selected proposal.




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  All responsive offerors will be carefully reviewed and evaluated for responsibility, capacity, business
  strength, qualifications, expertise, demonstrated experience in Bus AC Retrofits for large urban public
  school districts and highest and best value to DCSD with consideration to quality, approach,
  timeliness, dedicated personnel, and added value (if any). Proposal conformance to RFP instructions,
  terms, conditions, and requirements is critical to offeror responsiveness.

  An Evaluation Committee will evaluate the proposals using the following criteria:

           a. Length of time to complete the project;
           b. Number, experience, and credentials of staff assigned to project;
           c. Cost of the proposed services;
           d. Offeror’s plan for fulfilling the proposal according to the Scope of Work;
           e. Offeror’s previous, similar experience in other school districts;
           f. Offeror’s financial stability;
           g. Implementation, training, and support; and
           h. Offeror’s references
           i. Length of time offeror has performed similar services for other comparable K-12 school
              districts.




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   Relative
    Weight    Evaluation Criteria
   (Points)                                                                                                          Score
   35          Qualifications and Relevant Experience
              • Qualifications and experience of Account Team including Support Staff;
              • Number of staff assigned to project;
              • Relevant experience providing similar services for comparable K-12 school districts;
              • Financial stability;
              • Convenience of office location to DCSD headquarters; and
              • References.
   20         Cost Estimates
              • Cost of the proposed services.
   35         Work Plan Presented
              • Plan for fulfilling the proposal according to the Scope of Work.
              • Job analysis procedures
                      o Provide sample questionnaire used.
              • Job classification description writing
                      o Provide a sample position description to illustrate components and format.
              • Job evaluation methods
                      o Provide an example of the evaluation criteria and grading components used.
              • Salary study methods
                      o Describe procedures to evaluate pay information gathered.
              • Indicate experience in reviewing, developing, and establishing Policy in:
                      o Compensation policies;
                      o Career ladders;
                      o Promotion procedures;
                      o Procedures which identify and separate classification and promotion actions;
                      o Pay structures;
                      o Policies on reclassifications, downgrades, promotions, and transfers.
              • Willingness and ability to complete study within time constraints provided.
              • Training and Implementation:
                      o Indicate willingness and ability to train staff ;
                      o Indicate ability to provide a system that is usable and maintainable by DCSD’s HR staff.
   10         Thoroughness and Organization of Proposal
              • Includes all elements of the proposal
              • The proposal is organized, concise and thorough
              • Demonstrates understanding of the scope of work
   100        TOTAL SCORE




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  J. PAYMENTS
  Offerors must provide a firm fixed price for the entire project. By submitting a response to this Request
  for Professional Services, the successful offeror agrees that if the offeror does not complete the project
  on a mutually agreed terms, at DCSD’s sole election, DCSD may terminate any remaining obligation
  for performance under the agreement or contract; at DCSD’s sole election, any agreement or contract
  will be terminated without recourse. DCSD, at its sole option, will have the right to seek a new offeror
  to perform the required services.


  K. TRANSITION PLAN

  Transition on Commencement of Contract
  The awarded offeror shall assume full services in accordance with the award of the RFP. The awarded
  offeror shall coordinate and cooperate with DCSD’s existing provider(s) to ensure a smooth and orderly
  transition with uninterrupted services.
  Transition and Continuity of Service upon Expiration of Contract. Continuity of services is
  necessary to DCSD. The awarded offeror agrees to this philosophy and upon expiration of contract,
  agrees to:
  • Exercise best efforts and cooperation for an orderly and efficient transition to another provider or to
     DCSD.
  • Negotiate a plan in good faith with successor to determine the nature and extent of the phase-in,
     phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a date for services described in the plan and
     shall be subject to approval by DCSD. The existing service providers shall provide sufficient
     experienced personnel during the phase-in and phase-out periods to ensure that the imperious
     services in the contract are maintained at the required level of need and proficiency.
  • All DCSD property (including but not limited to, students and DCSD records, parts, equipment,
     facilities, keys and materials) shall be returned to DCSD upon expiration of contract.
  • Offeror shall include in their response any DCSD or any subsequent contractor requirements, if
     offeror is awarded this contract and does not retain this contract upon its expiration.




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  L. REQUIRED CONTENT / DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
  IMPORTANT NOTICE: Failure to provide the information and/or documentation required in
  this solicitation may cause the submission to be declared non-responsive and rejected.

  Refer to Part I, Section G, Page 11, for additional information on the format and submission of proposals.
  Offerors are required to submit one (1) original, one (1) duplicate copy and one (1) electronic copy (flash
  drive) of the proposal of their response. Responses must be submitted on 8 ½” x 11” single-sided stock.

  All RFP submissions must include the following items and attachments.

  The Request for Proposals document, RFP 23-450R Compensation and Classification Study,
  MUST BE the first document in the submission; this document consists of 79 pages and is
  located at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx1

  Table of Contents for your submission
     • Addenda – Each individual Addendum must be printed, signed and inserted immediately
       following the Table of Contents (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Certificate of Insurance (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Company Financial Statements and Company Annual Reports
     • Attachment B – Description of Experience (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Attachment C - Flat Fee Schedule (Cost Proposal Form) (Mandatory)
     • Attachment D – Critical Paragraphs (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Attachment E – Offeror’s Client Reference Form (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Attachment F - Statement of Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Attachment G – Suspension and Debarment Certification (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Attachment H – Immigration & Security Certification (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Attachment J – Signature Page (Mandatory Requirement)
     • Company Profile
     • Brochures, Catalogs, Manuals, Websites, Literature, DVDs and other marketing media
     • Project Scope of Work
     • Added Value




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                                                   Attachment A
                                             RFP 23-450R
                                  Compensation and Classification Study
                         DCSD List of Positions – School and Non-School


              Salary Schedule                      Position                 SLOT        School
                                                                                        Based
                                                                                                 Total 57
              Bus Driver                Bus Drivers                     BDR               *
              Principal                 Principals                      PRE, PRM, PRH     *
              Assistant Principals      Elementary                      G15, G16, G17     *
                                        Secondary                       N15, N16, N17     *
                                        Teachers                                          *
                                        Academic Coach                                    *
                                        ES Literacy Coach                                 *
                                        Interpreters for the Deaf                         *
                                        Media Specialist                                  *
                                        Student Support Specialist                        *
                                        Instructional Specialist, FSC                     *
                                        Instructional Support                             *
                                        Specialist
                                        Special Ed Liaison                                *
                                        School Nurse, S/E Local                           *
                                        Nurse, SPED                                       *
                                        School Nurse, Project 50                          *
                                        Specialist, MTSS                                  *
                                        Specialist, RTI                                   *
                                        School Coordinating Nurse                         *
                                        Technical Theater Instructor                      *
              JROTC                     JROTC Enlisted                  T01               *
                                        JROTC Officers                  T02               *
              Lead Teacher (LTSE)       Lead Teachers Special Ed        LT5-LT7           *
              PreK Paraprofessional                                     PRKPA             *
                                                                                          *
              PreK Teachers                                             PRKTN
                                                                                          *
              Z Salary Schedule         Counselors                      Z0, Z05-Z07
                                        Audiologists                                      *
                                        Behavior Interventionist                          *
                                        Diagnostician                                     *
                                        SPED Behavior Liaison                             *


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                                  School Psychologist                           *
                                  Social Workers                                *
                                  Occupational Therapist                        *
                                  Physical Therapist                            *
                                  Speech & Language                             *
                                  Pathologist
                                  EL Success Facilitators                       *
                                  Board Certified Behavior                      *
                                  Analyst
              Unified             Bus Monitor                            101    *
                                  School Nutrition Assistant             103    *
                                  Custodian                              106    *
                                  Assistant School Nutrition             106    *
                                  Manager
                                  Paraprofessional                       107    *
                                  Teacher Aide                           108    *
                                  School Office Assistant                108    *
                                  Bus Attendant                          108    *
                                  Head Custodian                         108    *
                                  Data, HS Clerk Counseling              111    *
                                  Assistant, Library Media               112    *
                                  Bookkeeper                             112    *
                                  Registrar                              112    *
                                  Secretary                              112    *
                                  Campus Supervisor                      113    *
                                  Engineer, Plant                        115    *
                                  Nurse, School (LPN)                    117    *
                                  Officer, School Resource               117    *
                                  Manager I, School Nutrition            119    *
                                  Nurse, School (RN)                     122    *




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   DCSD Non-School Positions

   POSITION                         SAL_SLOT   CATEGORY
   DCSD Accountant I                120        Central Office
   Accountant II                    122        Central Office
   Accountant III                   124        Central Office
   Accountant III, Capital Outlay   124        Central Office
   Adjuster, Workers' Comp Case     120        Central Office
   Admin. Asst., Audit/Compli       114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., BOE                114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., Career Tech.       114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., Design/Construct   114        Operations
   Admin. Asst., Ed. Media          114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., Employment Svcs.   112        Central Office
   Admin. Asst., Exeptional Ed.     114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., Facility Dir.      114        Operations
   Admin. Asst., GLRS               114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., Leadership         114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., Planning           114        Operations
   Admin. Asst., Risk Mgmt          114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., School Options     114        Clerical Support
   Admin. Asst., Superintendent     114        Clerical Support
   Administrative Assistant         112        Clerical Support
   Administrator on Special Assn    DPC        Clerical Support
   Administrator, Contracts         131        Central Office
   Administrator, Database          127        Central Office
   Administrator, Emp. Relations    131        Central Office
   Administrator, Substitute        132        Substitutes
   Analyst I IT, Systems            124        Central Office
   Analyst I, Accounting            115        Central Office
   Analyst I, ELL Data (077101)     118        Central Office
   Analyst I, Payroll               118        Central Office
   Analyst II IT, Systems           127        Central Office
   Analyst II, Compensation         120        Central Office
   Analyst II, Operations           118        Operations
   Analyst III, Accounting SPLOST   124        Central Office
   Analyst III, Budget              124        Central Office
   Analyst III, Compensation        120        Central Office


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   Analyst III, Grants              120     Central Office
   Analyst III, HR Business         124     Central Office
   Analyst III, Planning/GIS        124     Operations
   Analyst III, Research/Data       124     Central Office
   Analyst III, Research/DataCARE   122     Central Office
   Assist, School Nutrition SUB     SUBFS   Substitutes
   Assistant I, Food Service(716)   103     Food Service
   Assistant, HR Payroll            112     Central Office
   Assistant, Human Resources       112     Central Office
   Assistant, Leaves Admin          108     Central Office
   Assistant, Prof. Learning        112     Clerical Support
   Assistant, Project               106     Clerical Support
   Assistant, Staffing              112     Central Office
   Assistant, Verification HR       112     Central Office
   Associate I, Accounting          115     Central Office
   Associate I, Accounting Fed Pr   115     Federal Programs
   Associate Supt. Accountability   ASP     Central Office
   Attendant, Pest Control          111     Operations
   Auditor I, AP Support            118     Central Office
   Auditor I, Purchasing Support    115     Central Office
   Auditor II, Capital Inventory    120     Central Office
   Auditor II, Internal             120     Central Office
   Auditor Senior, Business Oper.   127     Central Office
   Auditor, Senior Charter School   120     Central Office
   Board Member, School             BOE99   Central Office
   Body Repair Technician           118     Operations
   Bookkeeper, 12 Month             112     Clerical Support
   Bus Driver, Sub                  SUBBS   Substitutes
   Bus Monitor                      101     Transportation
   Bus Monitor, Special Ed          101     Transportation
   Bus Monitor, Sub                 SUBBM   Substitutes
   Buyer                            119     Central Office
   Buyer, Furniture/Fixture/Equip   119     Central Office
   Buyer, Product                   119     Food Service
   Call Center Agent                111     Central Office
   Campus Supervisor                113     Public Safety/SROs
   Campus Supervisor Central        113     Public Safety/SROs
   Campus Supervisor HS 10 Mo       113     Public Safety/SROs
   Carpenter                        117     Operations
   Chief Academic Officer           DPC     Central Office
   Chief Financial Officer          DPC     Central Office
   Chief Information Officer        DPC     Central Office


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   Claims Adjust, All Lines         119   Central Office
   Clerical Substitute              119   Substitutes
   Clerk I, Transportation P/T      106   Clerical Support
   Clerk II, Mail                   112   Clerical Support
   Clerk II, Psych Services         108   Clerical Support
   Clerk II, Records                108   Clerical Support
   Clerk III, Accounts Payable      112   Clerical Support
   Clerk III, Counseling            112   Clerical Support
   Clerk III, Data Entry            112   Clerical Support
   Clerk III, Dispatch              112   Transportation
   Clerk III, Purchasing Card 752   112   Clerical Support
   Clerk III, Routing               112   Transportation
   Clerk III, Safety and Training   112   Clerical Support
   Coach Lead, Academic             130   Federal Programs
   Coach Lead, Stud Eng T-IV        130   Central Office
   Coach, Pos Beh Int Sup(PBIS)T4   119   Central Office
   Coach, Student Engage T-IV       124   Central Office
   Comptroller (Finance)            134   Central Office
   Coord II, Budget/Position Cont   128   Central Office
   Coord II, Ed Media/Instruction   129   Central Office
   Coord II, Fed Prgms. (1784)      127   Federal Programs
   Coord II, Fed Prgms. (4155)      129   Federal Programs
   Coord II, S/E Charter School     129   Central Office
   Coord II, Special/Exception      129   Central Office
   Coord III, Gifted & Talent       130   Central Office
   Coord III, School Redesign       130   Central Office
   Coord III, Visual Arts/Theartr   130   Central Office
   Coordinator I Board Operations   122   Central Office
   Coordinator I, Prevention        129   Central Office
   Coordinator II Sped. Ed 050201   129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, 504/HHB          129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, AESP             129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Apprenticeship   129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Assessment       129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Counseling       129   Counselors
   Coordinator II, CTAE/Instruct    129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Early Childhoo   129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, EIP - Math       127   Central Office
   Coordinator II, EIP - ELA/Read   129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Eng. Learners    129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Evaluations      128   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Fed Prgms.       129   Federal Programs


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   Coordinator II, IB and AP        129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, IEP Compliance   129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Inst. Material   129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, MS Athletic      129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Nurse            129   Nurses
   Coordinator II, P/L -Title III   129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Prof Dev         129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Regional         129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Research/Data    129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, School Choice    129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, School Media     129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, STEM             129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Substitutes      128   Central Office
   Coordinator II, T-III PL         129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, T-III PL P/T     129   Central Office
   Coordinator II, Wellness         122   Central Office
   Coordinator III, 504/HHB         130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Athletics       130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, CARES           130   Federal Programs
   Coordinator III, Counseling      130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, EIP             130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, English/LA      130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Ex Ed           129   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Federal Prgms   130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, K12 Health/PE   130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, K-12 Music      130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Math            130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Regional        130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, RTI             130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Sch Governanc   130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Sch Leadershi   130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, School Psych    130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Science         130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Soc. Studies    130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Social Work     130   Central Office
   Coordinator III, Special Ed      129   Central Office
   Coordinator III, World Lang      130   Central Office
   Custodian 12 Month (High)        106   Custodial
   Custodian, 12 M - Train Crew     106   Custodial
   Custodian, Head                  108   Custodial
   Custodian, P/T                   106   Custodial
   Customer Service Rep Transport   108   Transportation


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   Deputy Chief Finance Officer     ASP   Central Office
   Deputy Supt. C.E.I.P             DPC   Central Office
   Deputy Supt. Equity/Empower      DPC   Central Office
   Dir, Organizational Effective    132   Central Office
   Director, Allotment/Position     132   Central Office
   Director, Assessment             132   Central Office
   Director, Athletics Community    132   Central Office
   Director, Audits & Compliance    132   Central Office
   Director, Communications         132   Central Office
   Director, Curriculum/Instruct    132   Central Office
   Director, Ed. Media/Inst.        132   Central Office
   Director, ELL Studies Program    132   Central Office
   Director, Employment Services    132   Central Office
   Director, Facilities / Maint.    132   Operations
   Director, Financial Report       132   Central Office
   Director, Fleet & Spec Transpo   132   Operations
   Director, GLRS                   132   Central Office
   Director, Leadership Developme   132   Central Office
   Director, Planning/SPLOST Prog   132   Operations
   Director, Professional Learn     132   Central Office
   Director, Research/Data          132   Central Office
   Director, Risk Management        132   Central Office
   Director, Safe Schools           132   Central Office
   Director, School Improvement     132   Federal Programs
   Director, School Innovation      132   Central Office
   Director, School Options         132   Central Office
   Director, Special Education      130   Central Office
   Director, Strategic Planning     132   Central Office
   Director, Title I                132   Federal Programs
   Director, Total Rewards          132   Central Office
   Driver/Operator Delivery Truck   111   Food Service
   Electrician                      117   Operations
   Engineer I IT, Systems           127   Central Office
   Engineer I IT, Systems Telecom   127   Central Office
   Engineer I, Wireless Network     127   Central Office
   Engineer Senior, Systems (Fin)   128   Central Office
   Engineer, Plant                  115   Custodial
   Engineer, Plant (HS)             115   Custodial
   Exec. Assistant, Employee Rel    112   Clerical Support
   Exec. Assistant, Operation       116   Operations
   Exec. Assistant, Regional        116   Central Office
   Exec. Assistant, S/N             116   Clerical Support


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   Exec. Asst. to Superintendent    120   Central Office
   Exec. Asst., Curriculum & I      116   Central Office
   Exec. Asst., Exception Ed        116   Central Office
   Exec. Asst., Innovat/Inform      112   Central Office
   Exec. Asst., Public Safety       116   Public Safety/SROs
   Exec. Asst., Student Advancem    116   Central Office
   Exec. Dir, Employee Relations    134   Central Office
   Exec. Dir, Information/Innovat   134   Central Office
   Exec. Director, Curr & Instruc   134   Central Office
   Exec. Director, Federal Progra   134   Federal Programs
   Exec. Director, Public Safety    134   Public Safety/SROs
   Exec. Director, Sch Nutrition    134   Food Service
   Exec. Director, Student Advanc   134   Central Office
   Exec. Director, Vendor Service   130   Central Office
   Executive Assistant              116   Clerical Support
   Executive Assistant, IT          116   Clerical Support
   Executive Director, Athletics    134   Central Office
   Executive Director, Board Op.    134   Central Office
   Executive Director, Special Ed   134   Central Office
   Facilitator Teacher Quality T2   127   Central Office
   Facilitator, EL Success          Z06   Central Office
   Facilitator, Parent Center       122   Central Office
   Glazier                          115   Operations
   Graphic Designer                 123   Central Office
   Hearing Officer, Student Relat   122   Central Office
   Helper, Delivery/Warehousing     108   Operations
   HVAC Mechanic/Technician         117   Operations
   HVAC Mechanic/Technician 50-50   117   Operations
   Interim Chief Operating Office   132   Operations
   Interim, Regional Supt.          RGS   Central Office
   Investigator, Internal           123   Central Office
   Landscaper                       111   Operations
   Lead Teacher - Spec Ed 734 NP    LT    Central Office
   Lead Teacher - Spec Ed CHARTER   LT    Central Office
   Lead Teacher - Spec Ed GNETS     LT    Central Office
   Liaison, 504 HHB                 E05   Central Office
   Liaison, Bilingual Instruction   109   Central Office
   Liaison, Family Engagement       121   Central Office
   Liaison, Instructional Tech      124   Central Office
   Liaison, Prevention Title IV     121   Federal Programs
   Lieutenant, Public Safety        123   Public Safety/SROs
   Locksmith                        117   Operations


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   Manager I, Capital Assets        128   Central Office
   Manager I, Certification         122   Central Office
   Manager I, Classification/Comp   128   Central Office
   Manager I, Facilities            128   Operations
   Manager I, Family Engagement     128   Central Office
   Manager I, Fleet/Operations      128   Operations
   Manager I, IT Project            128   Central Office
   Manager I, Local School Acct     128   Central Office
   Manager I, Maint./Indoor Air     128   Operations
   Manager I, Online Reg/Records    128   Central Office
   Manager I, Payroll               118   Central Office
   Manager I, Payroll Operations    128   Operations
   Manager I, Project-Grant Fund    128   Central Office
   Manager I, Reg Facilities        128   Operations
   Manager I, Regional Transporta   128   Transportation
   Manager I, School Nutrition      119   Food Service
   Manager I, Special Projects      128   Central Office
   Manager I, Strategic Partner     120   Central Office
   Manager I, Transportation        128   Transportation
   Manager I, Video Production      128   Central Office
   Manager II, Regional Project     129   Operations
   Manager II, SIS Scheduling       129   Central Office
   Manager II, Unit-St. Reporting   129   Central Office
   Manager II, Unit-Stud Info Sys   129   Central Office
   Manager III, Accounting          130   Central Office
   Manager III, Accts Payable       130   Central Office
   Manager III, Application Dev     130   Central Office
   Manager III, Asset End-User      130   Central Office
   Manager III, Budget              125   Central Office
   Manager III, Business            122   Central Office
   Manager III, Comp & Insurance    130   Central Office
   Manager III, Compliance, SNS     130   Food Service
   Manager III, Construction        130   Operations
   Manager III, Enterprise System   130   Central Office
   Manager III, Facilities Mainte   130   Operations
   Manager III, HR Staffing         130   Central Office
   Manager III, Human Resources     130   Central Office
   Manager III, Info System HR      130   Central Office
   Manager III, Instructional Tec   124   Central Office
   Manager III, IT Business         122   Central Office
   Manager III, IT PMO              130   Central Office
   Manager III, Network Services    129   Central Office


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   Manager III, Payroll             119   Central Office
   Manager III, Procurement         130   Central Office
   Manager III, School Innovation   130   Central Office
   Manager III, Student Info Sys    130   Central Office
   Manager III, Tech/Support Svcs   130   Central Office
   Manager III, Total Rewards       130   Central Office
   Manager on Special Assignment    130   Operations
   Manager Senior, Project          130   Operations
   Manager, School Nutrition        119   Food Service
   Mason, Brick                     115   Operations
   Mechanic Lead, Auto/Buses        118   Transportation
   Mechanic, Athletic Fields        115   Operations
   Mechanic, Auto                   117   Transportation
   Mechanic, Bus                    117   Transportation
   Mechanic, Bus (certified)        118   Transportation
   Mechanic, Kitchen Equipment      111   Food Service
   Mentor, Parent Special Ed P/T    PT    Central Office
   Occupational Therapist NP        Z     Central Office
   Office Specialist to C.E.I.P     118   Central Office
   Office Specialist to COO         118   Operations
   Office Specialist to Deputy/Ch   117   Central Office
   Officer, Information Security    129   Central Office
   Officer, School Resource         117   Public Safety/SROs
   Officer, School Resource 12Mth   117   Public Safety/SROs
   Operations,SPLOST                117   Operations
   Operator Lead, Computer          120   Central Office
   Operator, Computer               119   Central Office
   Operator, Heavy Equipment        115   Operations
   Operator, Light Equipment        108   Operations
   Painter                          117   Operations
   Para, Speech/Language 734        107   Paraprofessionals
   Paraprofessional Communication   107   Paraprofessionals
   Paraprofessional-ESOL Elem Sch   107   Paraprofessionals
   Plumber                          117   Operations
   Press Secretary                  132   Clerical Support
   Printer/Binder                   111   Operations
   Programmer                       122   Central Office
   Psychologist Lead                130   Central Office
   Psychologist, School (local)     Z00   Central Office
   Receptionist                     109   Clerical Support
   Regional Compliance Manager      123   Food Service
   Regional Compliance Supervisor   121   Food Service


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RFP 23-450R               COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY                         PAGE 43

   Regional Superintendent          RGS    Central Office
   Registrar 12 Month               112    Clerical Support
   Registrar Online - 12 Month      112    Central Office
   Roofer                           115    Operations
   School Crossing Guard            SCG    Public Safety/SROs
   School Crossing Guard Supv       SCG    Public Safety/SROs
   School Healthcare Worker         111    Central Office
   Secretary                        112    Clerical Support
   Secretary SPEC ED                112    Clerical Support
   Secretary (Sped Ed 050201)       112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Counseling            112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Curr./Instruction     112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Ed Media              112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Fed. Pgms 50/50       112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Free & Reduced        112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Homebound             112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Homeless Education    112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Professional Learni   112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Safe Schools          112    Central Office
   Secretary, School Choice         112    Clerical Support
   Secretary, Warehouse Staff       112    Clerical Support
   Security Lead, Campus            120    Public Safety/SROs
   Security, Rapid Response         115    Public Safety/SROs
   Sergeant, School Res Truancy     117    Public Safety/SROs
   Sergeant, School Resource        117    Public Safety/SROs
   Service Advisor                  117    Operations
   Social Worker I - P/T            Z06    Central Office
   Social Worker I 10 Mth           Z05    Central Office
   Social Worker I 10 Mth 735       Z07    Central Office
   Social Worker II 12 month        Z05    Central Office
   Social Worker, TI Homelesss Ed   Z07    Central Office
   Spec II, Emp Relations/OR        122    Central Office
   Spec II, Family Engagement       122    Central Office
   Spec II, Fiscal Compliance       122    Federal Programs
   Spec II, Local School Account    112    Central Office
   Spec, Post Sec Transition        123    Central Office
   Special Field Assistant to Sup   117    Public Safety/SROs
   Specialist GEAR UP/PT            PT     Central Office
   Specialist I, Budget             114    Central Office
   Specialist I, Budget (IT)        119    Central Office
   Specialist I, Kitchen Equip      119    Food Service
   Specialist I, Network Liaison    119    Central Office


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RFP 23-450R               COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY                         PAGE 44

   Specialist I, Nutr. Clms/Rev     119    Food Service
   Specialist I, Project SPLOST     119    Operations
   Specialist I, Regional Transpo   119    Operations
   Specialist I, Technology SNS     119    Food Service
   Specialist I, Vendor Registrat   119    Central Office
   Specialist II, Accounting        122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Accts Payable     122    Central Office
   Specialist II, ADA               118    Central Office
   Specialist II, Athletics         122    Central Office
   Specialist II, C&I Budget        122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Certification     118    Central Office
   Specialist II, Communications    122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Compliance        122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Contract Compli   116    Central Office
   Specialist II, Data Ctrl Audit   122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Emp. Relations    116    Central Office
   Specialist II, Finance Title I   122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Fire/Equipment    122    Operations
   Specialist II, Hearing           122    Central Office
   Specialist II, HR Title I        122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Leaves Administ   122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Network Liaison   122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Online Content    121    Central Office
   Specialist II, Payroll           118    Central Office
   Specialist II, Payroll (Legal)   128    Central Office
   Specialist II, PBIS              122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Position Ctrl     122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Procurement       122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Proj Management   122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Project           122    Operations
   Specialist II, Records Retent    122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Recruitment       122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Recruitment-T2    122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Retirement        122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Spec. Ed Budget   122    Central Office
   Specialist II, Title II-A Prog   122    Central Office
   Specialist III, Assessment       123    Central Office
   Specialist III, Comp & Data      123    Operations
   Specialist III, Safe Schools     123    Public Safety/SROs
   Specialist III, Student Info     123    Central Office
   Specialist III, Support Projec   123    Central Office
   Specialist, Audit P-Card         115    Central Office


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RFP 23-450R              COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY                         PAGE 45

   Specialist, Instructional Tech   124   Central Office
   Specialist, Project (STEM) P/T   PT    Central Office
   Specialist, Project P/T          PT    Central Office
   Speech Lang Pathologist P/T      Z     Central Office
   Speech Language Path 734         Z     Central Office
   Speech Language Path 734 Point   Z     Central Office
   Superintendent of Schools        SUP   Central Office
   Superintendent, Interim          SUP   Central Office
   Supervisor I, Manager/Trainer    120   Central Office
   Supervisor II, Free/Reduced SN   115   Central Office
   Supervisor II, Skill Trade S/N   120   Central Office
   Supervisor III, Skilled Trade    121   Operations
   Supervisor, Asst. Transportati   115   Transportation
   Supervisor, Coordinate Trans.    120   Transportation
   Supervisor, Copier               123   Central Office
   Supervisor, Dispatch             119   Transportation
   Supervisor, Payroll/Field Trip   121   Central Office
   Supervisor, Routing              120   Transportation
   Supervisor, Safety & Training    120   Central Office
   Supervisor, Trans District       120   Transportation
   Supervisor, Warehouse/Test       120   Central Office
   Supervisor, Warehousing Svcs     122   Central Office
   Supv, Technology Integration     123   Central Office
   Technician I, Computer Svs       115   Central Office
   Technician I, Inst. Materials    115   Central Office
   Technician I, Insurance          115   Central Office
   Technician I, Logistics          115   Central Office
   Technician I, Purchasing         115   Central Office
   Technician I, Records            115   Central Office
   Technician I, School Options     115   Central Office
   Technician I, Staffing           115   Central Office
   Technician II, Abatement         108   Operations
   Technician II, Audio/Visual      117   Operations
   Technician II, Elec & Tech       117   Central Office
   Technician II, Fire Alarm        117   Operations
   Technician II, Mechanical Ctrl   117   Operations
   Technician II, PreK              117   Central Office
   Technician II, Routing           117   Transportation
   Technician II, School Choice     117   Central Office
   Technician II, SN Mng Support    115   Central Office
   Technician III, Budget           119   Central Office
   Technician, Info Technology      117   Central Office


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RFP 23-450R               COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY                        PAGE 46

   Trainer, Field                   111    Operations
   Tutor, PT Title I Special Svcs   PT     Federal Programs
   Tutor, Title I Part C Migrant    PT     Federal Programs
   Web Developer                    124    Central Office
   Web Developer Senior             127    Central Office
   Worker, General Maintenance      109    Operations




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                                             ATTACHMENT B
                                        RFP 23-450R
                             Compensation and Classification Study

                                      Description of Experience

   Provide detail information for the sections below. Submit copies of related certification certificates
   for each support technician proposed to work on this project. Additional pages may be added as
   necessary.

       Company Qualifications and Experience
     1. Provide a brief history of the company including the number of years in business; provide firm’s
        qualifications and experience in handling contracts of similar scope in terms.

     2. Provide list of personnel that will be dedicated to performing the services to DCSD. The list of
        personnel must identify each individual by name, title, qualifications, certification, and experience
        in compensation and classification studies and repairs.

       Methodology and Operations

     1. Provide your company’s methodology and operations in providing compensation and
        classification services as outlined in the Scope of Work;

     2. Provide your company’s list of equipment resources that will be dedicated to performing the
        services requested as outlined in the Scope of Work. List shall include brief descriptions.

     3. Provide your company’s quality assurance/quality control process, and sample copies of
        required reports.
     4. Provide your company’s Stakeholder Engagement Process/Training.




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                                     ATTACHMENT C
                                       RFP 23-450R
                            Compensation and Classification Study

                      FLAT FEE SCHEDULE (COST PROPOSAL FORM)
  The undersigned Offeror further agrees to the following cost as provided within this solicitation.

                  (Flat Fee/Total Cost For Compensation and Classification Study)


  Flat Fee / Total Cost $___________________________________________________________


  (Flat Fee /Total Cost written in words:

  ________________________________________________________________________dollars)




     ________________________________________________________________________
     Company Name

     ______________________________________________                     ______________________
     Authorized Company Representative Name (please print)                       Title

     ______________________________________________                     ______________________
     Authorized Company Representative Signature                                 Date




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RFP 23-450R             COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY                                        PAGE 49

                                       ATTACHMENT D
                                         RFP 23-450R
                              Compensation and Classification Study


                                            Critical Paragraphs
   Offerors must put their initials in the space provided in front of each critical paragraph and
   sign below. Initials signify that the information has been read and the offeror agrees to comply
   to the requirement, stipulations, terms and conditions. Attach and label “Critical Paragraph.”


       1) ____ This RFP does not commit DCSD to any offeror to this RFP. DCSD is not liable for any costs
               incurred by an offeror in responding to this RFP. There is no guarantee of any offeror receiving
               an award or contract as a result of submitting a response to this RFP.
       2) ____   Any news release or publicity pertaining to any phase of this RFP will be the responsibility of
                 DCSD and must be cleared through the DCSD’S Department of Communications and
                 Community Relations.

       3) ____   It is the responsibility of offerors to make themselves aware of and to comply with any addenda,
                 questions and answers posted to the DCSD website in relation to this RFP. All addenda must
                 be printed, signed by the certifying official and included in the RFP submittals. Failure to do so
                 will cause the offeror to be deemed non-responsive to the requirements of this RFP.

       4) ____ Offerors to the RFP agree to fully indemnify DCSD as stated in the RFP, Part II, H, page 18.

       5) ____   Offerors certify that they have not engaged in collusion and guarantee that their response is not
                 made in conjunction with or on behalf of another party and that they have not been directly or
                 indirectly induced or acted in any manner to result in restriction of trade or unfair advantage.

       6) ____   The DCSD reserves the right to reject any and/or all responses submitted and to waive any
                 technicalities or minor irregularities in responses received. DCSD reserves the right to award
                 any resulting contract in the manner that is in the best interest of and most advantageous DCSD.

       7) ____   Offeror understands that this solicitation requires Board of Education Approval.




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                                    ATTACHMENT E
                                      RFP 23-450R
                           Compensation and Classification Study

                                OFFEROR’S CLIENT REFERENCES
                      (Please copy this form and use one form per reference.)
                            Attach and label “Offeror’s Client References.”

        _______________________________
        Company Name Providing Reference

        _______________________________
        Address         City/State/Zip

        _______________________________
        Name of Contact Person

        _______________________________
        Telephone Number of Contact Person

        _______________________________
        Email Address of Contact Person

        _______________________________
        Date/Duration of Service Relationship

        Describe in Detail Services Provided (use additional sheets if necessary):

        Time Period of Project or Contact _______________________________________________


        Important! This is a vital part of your RFP submission. DCSD will verify client
        references. It is advisable that you inform your reference contact person that you have
        listed them for reference.

        __________________________________________________________________________________________

        __________________________________________________________________________________________




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                                             ATTACHMENT F
                                       RFP 23-450R
                            Compensation and Classification Study


                          Statement of Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

   Any non-public information made available to the offeror by DCSD in relation to this RFP shall be used
   only for those purposes outlined in the RFP document and shall not be used in any other way without
   the written permission of the DCSD.

   If the offeror is uncertain about the proposed use of information provided in relation to this RFP, the
   offeror shall consult with the DCSD RFP contact person as identified in the RFP document for
   clarification.

   The offeror agrees to assume full responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of DCSD records that
   are not public information. Such information may include, but is not limited to student and employee
   data and other written and oral information of a personal and/or confidential nature, which shall be
   safeguarded by the offeror to ensure that it is not improperly disclosed.



         __________________________________
         Offeror Company Name


         __________________________________
         Company Representative


         __________________________________
         Date




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RFP 23-450R               COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY                                           PAGE 52



                                           Attachment G
                                           RFP 23-450R
                                Compensation and Classification Study


                        SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION
  By submitting this RFP, the offeror certifies that the proposing company and/or its principals have not been
  suspended, excluded, disqualified, debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded
  from participation in any transaction by any federal or state department or agency and that the offeror complies
  with all applicable orders, rules and regulations related thereto.
  Further, by submitting this RFP, the offeror certifies that all lower tier participating individuals and/or company(s)
  and all respective principals of lower tier participants have not been suspended, excluded, disqualified, debarred,
  proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in any transaction by any
  federal or state department or agency and that the offeror complies with all applicable orders, rules and
  regulations related thereto.
  The certification placed herein is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed as RFP
  submissions are evaluated and any transaction is entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective
  offeror has knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the DCSD may pursue all available remedies,
  including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.
  The prospective offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the DCSD Purchasing Department if at any
  time the prospective offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous
  by reason of changed circumstances.
  The prospective offeror agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed transaction be entered into, the
  prospective offeror shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier transaction with a person or entity that is
  debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction.
  By signing and submitting this form, the offeror is providing the certification set out above.


  Signature of Engaging Official: _________________________________________ Date: _____________
                                     (Offeror Company Name/Certifying Official Signature)


  Further, the DCSD’s Purchasing Department will check the SAMS website at http://sams.gov to determine if
  the offeror is listed.




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                                        ATTACHMENT H
                                          RFP 23-450R
                               Compensation and Classification Study


                            IMMIGRATION & SECURITY CERTIFICATION
  If you are providing service, performing work or delivering goods to the DeKalb County Board of
  Education/DeKalb County School District including, but not limited to schools, warehouses and central
  offices, the applicable Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance documents found here must be
  completed, signed, notarized and submitted with your bid/proposal. Failure to provide this document
  with your bid/proposal will result in the disqualification of the bid/proposal.

       1) Offeror/Bidder (the "Offeror") shall at all times comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration
          Compliance Act, as amended, O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 et. seq.


       2) In order to insure compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-
          603 and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, as amended by the Illegal
          Immigration Reform Act of 2011, O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 et. seq. (collectively the “Act”), the Offeror
          MUST INITIAL the statement applicable to Offeror below:

          (a) _______ (Initial here): order to comply with the Act; is authorized to use and uses the federal
              authorization program under the federal work authorization user identification number issued on
              the date of authorization below; will continue to use the authorization program throughout the
              contract period; Offeror further warrants and agrees Offeror shall execute and return any and all
              affidavits required by the Act and the rules and regulations issued by the Georgia Department of
              Labor as set forth at Rule 300-10-1-.01 et. seq. [Offerors who initial (a) must attach and return a
              signed, notarized Contractor Affidavit and Agreement with the Contract if awarded];


  or
          (b) _______ (Initial here): Offeror warrants that he/she does not employ any other persons, and
              he/she does not intend to hire any employees or to perform the Contract. [Offerors who initial (b)
              must attach and return a signed, notarized Affidavit of Exception with the Contract if awarded];


  or
          (c) ________ (Initial here): Offeror is an individual who is licensed pursuant to Title 26 or Title 43 or by
              the State Bar of Georgia and is in good standing when such contract is for services to be rendered
              by such individual and thus does not have to provide an affidavit.

       3) _____ (Initial here) Offeror will not employ or contract with any subcontractor in connection with a
          covered contract unless the subcontractor is registered, authorized to use, and uses the federal work
          authorization program; and provides Offeror with all affidavits required by the Act and the rules and
          regulations issued by the Georgia Department of Labor as set forth at Rule 300-10-1-.01 et. seq.




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      4) _____ (Initial here) Offeror agrees that, if Offeror employs or contracts with any sub-contractor in
         connection with the covered contract under the Act and DOL Rules 300-10-1- .01, et seq that Offeror will
         secure from each sub -contractor at the time of the contract the sub-contractor’s name and address, the
         employee-number applicable to the sub-contractor, the date the authorization to use the federal work
         authorization program was granted to sub-contractor; the subcontractor’s attestation of the
         subcontractor’s compliance with the Act and Georgia Department of Labor Rule 300-10-1-.01, et seq.;
         and the subcontractor’s agreement not to contract with sub-subcontractors unless the sub-subcontractor
         is registered, authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program; and provides
         subcontractor with all affidavits required by the Act and the rules and regulations issued by the Georgia
         Department of Labor as set forth at Rule 300-10-1-.01 et. seq.

     5) ______ (Initial here)Offeror agrees to provide the DeKalb County School District with all affidavits of
         compliance as required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 et seq. and Georgia Department of Labor Rules 300-10-
         1-.01, et seq within five (5) business days of receipt.

  _____________________________                     ______________________________
  Signature                                                Date

  _____________________________                     ______________________________
  EEV/Basic Pilot Program                                  Date of Authorization
  User Identification Number

  Firm Name: __________________________________________________________

  Street/Mailing Address: ________________________________________________

  City, State, Zip Code: __________________________________________________

  Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________

  Email Address: _______________________________________________________

  SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN

  BEFORE ME ON THIS THE


  ______ DAY OF_____________________, 20____


  ___________________________________________________
  Notary Public


  My Commission Expires: ___________________________




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                                      DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                                           Offeror E-Verify Affidavit

  By executing this affidavit, the undersigned Offeror verifies its compliance with Immigration Reform and
  Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), Pub.L. 99-603, stating affirmatively that the individual firm or corporation which is
  engaged in services on behalf of the DeKalb County School District has registered with, is authorized to use
  and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement
  program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established by federal law and regulation.
  Furthermore, the undersigned Offeror will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the
  contract period. Offeror hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of
  authorization are as follows:


    Federal Work Authorization User Identification
    number:

    Date of Authorization:

    Name of Project:

    Solicitation Number (if applicable):

    Name of Public Employer:                                DeKalb County School District

    I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

    Executed on _____, ____, 201__ in ___________________________________, __________
                                                 (city)                      (state)
    Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

    Printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent:

    SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _________ DAY OF _________, 201__.

    Notary Public

    My Commission Expires:




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                                    DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                              Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)

  By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating
  affirmatively that the individual firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on
  behalf of the DeKalb County School District has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work
  authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance
  with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned
  contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the
  undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only
  with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-
  91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of
  authorization are as follows:


    Federal Work Authorization User Identification
    number:

    Date of Authorization:

    Name of Subcontractor:

    Name of Project:

    Solicitation Number (if applicable):

    Name of Public Employer:                                DeKalb County School District

    I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

    Executed on _____, ____, 201__ in ___________________________________, __________
                                                   (city)                    (state)
    Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

    Printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent:

    SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _________ DAY OF _________, 201__.

    Notary Public

    My Commission Expires:




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                                    DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                             Subcontractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(3)

  By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating
  affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services
  under a contract with _________________________________________ on behalf of the DeKalb County
  School District has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program
  commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable
  provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned subcontractor will
  continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned
  subcontractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-
  subcontractors who present an affidavit to the subcontractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-
  91(b). Additionally, the undersigned subcontractor will forward notice of the receipt of an affidavit from a sub-
  subcontractor to the contractor within five (5) business days of receipt. Subcontractor hereby attests that its
  federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

    Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number:

    Date of Authorization:

    Name of Subcontractor:

    Name of Project:

    Solicitation Number (if applicable):

    Name of Public Employer:                                      DeKalb County School District

    I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

    Executed on _____, __________, 201___ in __________________________________, __________
                                                       (city)                      (state)
    Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

    Printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent:

    SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _________ DAY OF _________, 201__.

    Notary Public

    My Commission Expires:




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                                   DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                          Sub-subcontractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(4)

  By executing this affidavit, the undersigned sub-subcontractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A.§ 13-10-91,
  stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of
  services       under      a       contract      for    _______________________________________                 and
  ______________________________________ on behalf of the DeKalb County School District has
  registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-
  Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines
  established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned sub-subcontractor will continue to use the
  federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned sub-subcontractor will
  contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-subcontractors
  who present an affidavit to the sub-subcontractor with information required by O.C.G.A §13-10-91(b). The
  undersigned sub-subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, this affidavit to
  ___________________________________________________.                    Additionally, the     undersigned     sub-
  subcontractor will forward notice of the receipt of any affidavit from a sub-subcontractor to the contractor within
  five (5) business days of receipt. Sub-subcontractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user
  identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

    Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number:

    Date of Authorization:

    Name of Sub-subcontractor:

    Name of Project:

    Solicitation Number (if applicable):

    Name of Public Employer:                                      DeKalb County School District

    I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

    Executed on ____, __________, 201___ in ___________________________________, __________
                                                            (city)                 (state)
    Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

    Printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent:

    SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _________ DAY OF _________, 201__.

    Notary Public

    My Commission Expires:




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                               ATTACHMENT I

                             SERVICE AGREEMENT

                               BETWEEN THE

                    DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

                      AND _______________________




              Service Provider: ___________________
              Project Name:     ___________________
              Address:          ___________________
                               ___________________



              RFP No.:         23-450R
              Description:     Compensation and Classification Study




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        THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT and the below referenced documents attached as Exhibits (hereinafter the
“Service Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the DeKalb County School District (hereinafter the “DCSD”)
whose address is 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 and ________________________
(hereinafter the "Service Provider") whose physical address is ________________________. DCSD and Service Provider are
referred to herein collectively as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”

       WHEREAS, DCSD desires to retain the services of a competent and qualified Service Provider to provide
_______________________________ services; and

      WHEREAS, the DCSD has solicited for these services via an advertised request for proposals and has received
numerous responsive proposals thereto; and

       WHEREAS, after review and consideration of all responsive proposals, DCSD intends to engage the Service
Provider to provide _______________________________         services; and

        WHEREAS, the Service Provider remains agreeable to provide DCSD the _______________________________
services and represents that it is competent, qualified, capable, and prepared to do so according to the terms and conditions
stated herein;

        The Service Agreement consist of:

        a. This Service Agreement (Agreement for Services);
        b. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 23-450R (Exhibit A);
        c. The Service Provider’s Proposal to the above-numbered RFP, including pricing, and any applicable Scope
           of Services and any applicable Payment and Payment Terms Schedule attached except that objections or
           amendments by Service Provider that have not been explicitly accepted by DCSD in writing in this Service
           Agreement shall not be included in this Service Agreement and shall be given no weight or consideration;
           (Exhibit B);
        d. Board Directive Signed by the Superintendent and dated ___________ (Exhibit C); and
        e. Notice of Award dated ___________ (Exhibit D).

This Service Agreement together with the aforementioned exhibits collectively forms the Service Agreement. All prior and
contemporaneous negotiations and Service Agreements between the Parties on the matters contained in this Service Agreement
are expressly merged into and superseded by this Service Agreement. DCSD shall not be bound by any additional terms and
conditions, including but not limited to, terms and conditions related to any provided service or good, limitations of the Service
Provider’s liability or any other third party's liability, limitation of warranties, packaging, invoices, service catalog, brochure,
technical data sheet, electronic disclosures, electronic Service Agreements, or other document which attempts to impose any
conditions at variance with or in addition to the terms and conditions of this Service Agreement.

Any inconsistency or conflict among the specific provisions of this Service Agreement shall be resolved as follows:

        a. First, by giving preference to the specific provisions of this Service Agreement and any change orders or
           modifications issued after execution of this Service Agreement;

        b. Second, by giving preference to the specific provisions of the RFP attached hereto as Exhibit “A;”

        c. Third, by giving preference to the specific provisions of Service Provider’s Proposal, including pricing
           and any applicable Scope of Services and any applicable Payment and Payment Terms Schedule attached
           hereto as Exhibit “B,” except that objections or amendments by Service Provider that have not been
           explicitly accepted by DCSD in writing in this shall not be included in this Service Agreement and shall
           be given no weight or consideration.



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        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and Service Agreements stated herein, and
for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the Parties, DCSD and the
Service Provider agree as follows:


                                                          ARTICLE 1

                                       PARTIES TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT

The DCSD’s address and its contact person are:

         DeKalb County School District
         1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd.
         Stone Mountain, GA 30083

         Attention: _______________________________

         Phone:       ____________
         Fax:         ____________
         Email:       _______________________

With a copy to:

         DeKalb County School District
         1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
         Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

         Attention: Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, Interim Superintendent

The Service Provider’s contact information is:

Company Name: _____________________
Address:        _____________________
                  _____________________
Contact Person: _____________________
Title:           _____________________

Phone No. Office: _________________________

Email:             __________________________

         Any notice or consent required to be given by or on behalf of any Party hereto to any other Party hereto shall be in
writing an shall be sent to DCSD or to the Service Provider by (a) registered or certified United States mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, (b) personal delivery, or (c) overnight courier service. All notices sent to the above addresses shall
be binding unless said address is changed, and provided in writing to the other Party, no less than fourteen days before such
notice is sent.

                                                          ARTICLE 2

                                               DURATION OF AGREEMENT

         2.1      Agreement Term. The term of this Service Agreement begins on the date executed by the last Party to

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    execute below (hereinafter the “Effective Date”). The performance period for this Service Agreement is one (1) year
    from the Effective Date.

        2.2      Agreement Renewal. In addition to the base period of one (1) year, there are four (4) one-year optional
    renewal terms (each a "Renewal Term") to be exercised at the sole discretion and approval of DCSD. Additionally, as
    required by O.C.G.A. § 20-2-506, this Service Agreement shall terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the
    part of DCSD at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year
    for which it may be renewed, but shall be automatically renewed for each subsequent calendar year during the term unless
    DCSD terminates this Service Agreement, by providing Service Provider with thirty (30) days advance notice of
    termination prior to the end of the calendar year. Renewal will depend upon the best interests of the DCSD, funding, and
    Service Provider’s performance subject to the other termination methods available to the DCSD herein.

        2.3     Total Obligation. Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 20-2-506(b), DCSD’s total obligation under this Agreement is as
    follows:

                2019 $_______________________

                                                        ARTICLE 3

                                                  SCOPE OF SERVICES

         3.1     DCSD does hereby retain Service Provider to furnish those services and to perform those tasks (collectively,
the “Services”) as further described in (i) the DCSD’s Request for Proposal ________, to include all attachments and addenda,
attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference; and (ii) the Service Provider’s final responsive thereto,
attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. A complete copy of the Scope of Work
section of RFP #_______, to include the Service Provider’s final responsive proposal, is attached as Exhibit “B” and made a
part of this Service Agreement.


       3.2     Service Provider shall be solely responsible for the professional quality, accuracy, competence,
methodology, and the coordination of all Services performed pursuant to this Agreement.

         3.3      DCSD’s review, approval, or acceptance of any of the Service Provider’s Services shall not be construed to:
(i) operate as a waiver of any rights the DCSD possesses under this Agreement; or (ii) waive or release any claim or cause of
action arising out of the Service Provider’s performance or nonperformance of this Agreement. The Service Provider shall
always remain liable to the DCSD in accordance with applicable law for any and all damages to the DCSD caused by the
Service Provider’s breach of this Agreement.

                                                        ARTICLE 4

                                                    COMPENSATION

        4.1         The Service Provider agrees that the compensation for all services under this Service Agreement shall be
the specific price set forth in the attached Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B.” There shall be no add-on charges of any kind.



                                                            ARTICLE 5

                                                WORKING RELATIONSHIP



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         5.1        The Service Provider will function in cooperation with the DCSD’s designated representative, which is set
forth in Article 1 of this Service Agreement. The Service Provider will consult with the DCSD’s representative before finalizing
recommendations or taking action at Program milestones or other key decision points. The Service Provider shall fully
cooperate with the DCSD and, if applicable, the DCSD’s representative or designee. Such cooperation shall include, without
limitation, providing any requested information to the DCSD’s representative and advising, meeting with, consulting with, and
coordinating with the DCSD’s representative.

        5.2        The DCSD shall have the right, at its sole discretion, to demand and require the Service Provider to remove
any employee or subcontractor working for the Service Provider on the Program and to replace the employee or subcontractor
without cost or liability to the DCSD.

         5.3      For purposes of safety and otherwise, the Service Provider, at all times, shall ensure its ability to thoroughly
and clearly communicate, in any and all necessary languages, with the DCSD representative and with the Service Provider’s
employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors. The Service Provider agrees to employ one or more supervisory-level
personnel capable of thoroughly and clearly communicating, in any and all necessary languages, with the DCSD’s
representative and with the Service Provider’s employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors, and that such
supervisory-level and language-capable personnel shall be stationed at and assigned to the location(s) or site(s) where, and at
all times when, any and all work or services under this Service Agreement shall be performed.

        5.4       The Service Provider shall ensure that any and all electronic devices, computers, software, hardware,
equipment and other similar and related items that are utilized by the Service Provider, or any entity or person under the Service
Provider’s supervision or control, do not harm, or allow harm, to the DCSD’s computers, systems, networks, and technology.
The Service Provider shall take any and all measures possible to protect the DCSD’s computers, systems, networks, and
technology from viruses and other malicious codes.

                                                          ARTICLE 6

                                         INVOICING AND AGREEMENT PRICE

        6.1     Invoices. The Service Provider shall submit invoices, to DCSD, for services rendered pursuant to the attached
Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B.” Invoices will be paid by DCSD within thirty (30) days after receipt of the invoice from the
Service Provider. All invoices shall be submitted by Service Provider shall be submitted to: Ms. Carla Smith, Executive Direcor
Vendor Services, DeKalb County School District, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia, 30083.


         6.2     Agreement Price. DCSD shall pay, and the Service Provider shall accept, as full and complete payment for
the Contractor's timely performance of its obligations hereunder the fixed price listed in Section 2.3. The price set forth in
Paragraph 2.3 shall constitute the Agreement Price, which shall not be modified except where evidence acceptable to DCSD
of changed market conditions and indices is produced. Any such proposed price escalation /de-escalation must be presented
in writing with substantiating proof to DCSD, for approval, a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to taking effect.

                                                              ARTICLE 7

                                    CANCELLATION OR TERMINATION BY DCSD

         7.1        DCSD reserves the right to cancel or terminate this Service Agreement at any time for any reason, with
notice in writing to the Service Provider. In the event of cancellation or termination, the DCSD shall pay to the Service Provider
all compensation earned for actual services rendered. Any cancellation or termination by DCSD shall be effective within thirty
(30) business days of the receipt of such cancellation or termination to Service Provider by DCSD.

        7.2 Upon termination of this Service Agreement, the Service Provider shall:


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                 7.2.1   Cease work under the Service Agreement and take all necessary or appropriate steps to limit
                         disbursements and minimize costs

                 7.2.2   Immediately cease using and return to the DCSD, any personal property or materials, whether
                         tangible or intangible, provided by the DCSD to the Service Provider

                 7.2.3   Cooperate in good faith with the DCSD and its employees, agents and contractors during the
                         transition period between the notification of termination and the substitution of any replacement
                         contractor(s); and

                 7.2.4   Immediately return to the DCSD any payments made by the DCSD for Services that were not
                         delivered or rendered by the Service Provider.


                                                          ARTICLE 8

                                              INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

        8.1        The Service Provider and its employees shall perform as an independent contractor and not an employee or
representative of the DCSD. The Service Provider retains sole and exclusive liability for all contributions, taxes or payments
required to be made on account of the Service Provider’s employees under federal or state income tax laws, unemployment and
workers’ compensation acts, social security acts, and all other legislation requiring employer contributions or withholdings.

       8.2       The Service Provider shall maintain strict discipline among all personnel employed at
       DCSD, nor shall any person employed on any Program site have in his or her possession any drugs, alcohol or firearms.
Unprofessional conduct, including but not limited to horseplay, wrestling, and fighting, shall not be permitted or allowed. No
employee, subcontractor or representative of the Service Provider shall use any tobacco product while at any Program site, on
any property owned by DCSD or at any function or event sponsored by or held on behalf of DCSD.

         8.3     The Service Provider agrees that the Service Provider is not an employee of DCSD for purposes of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act, 42 U.S.C. § 18001, et seq. (“ACA”), or for any other purpose. The Service Provider
agrees that the Service Provider will be responsible for reporting requirements under the ACA and certifies that the Service
Provider has their own individual health plan coverage. The Service Provider agrees that the Service Provider shall make the
necessary federal, state, and local filings and returns as required by law at the appropriate times, including, but not limited to,
federal, state, and local income tax (including estimates), filings and returns required by the Self-Employment Contribution
Act, and any other filing or return, required by federal, state, or local government. With respect to ACA compliance obligations,
Service Provider acknowledges and agrees that:

            •    Service Provider is responsible for filing Form 1094-C and Form 1095-C with respect to all
                 assigned workers assigned to DCSD;

            •    Service Provider is responsible for compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 4980H
                 with respect to assigned workers;

            •    If requested by DCSD in connection with any governmental audit or inquiry, Service Provider
                 will cooperate in furnishing DCSD with detailed information on assigned workers as
                 reasonably needed for DCSD to respond to such audit or inquiry, and at no additional charge;

            •    Service Provider will offer health plan coverage to assigned workers (and their dependents)
                 that complies with the ACA's minimum value and affordability requirements and, during the
                 term of their staffing Service Agreement; and

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              •   In addition to any existing indemnification obligations set forth in Article 20, herein, Service
                  Provider agrees to reimburse DCSD for any penalty or tax imposed against DCSD with respect
                  to any assigned worker, and to indemnify and hold harmless DCSD against all liabilities,
                  penalties and fees that may be imposed upon DCSD, under Internal Revenue Code Section
                  4980H(a) or (b); provided that DCSD will provide prompt notice to Service Provider of its
                  receipt of any notice of assessment of penalty or taxes under Code Section 4980H and Service
                  Provider will cooperate fully with DCSD in contesting such assessment and accepting
                  responsibility for its assigned workers.

                                                           ARTICLE 9

                                             RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVICES

         9.1        In the performance of this Service Agreement, the Service Provider warrants that it shall consistently render
its best efforts and shall exercise that degree of skill and care which others would exercise in like circumstances and that its
Services will be performed without errors or omissions. Service Provider shall be responsible for the accuracy of its Services
and any error and/or omission made by the Service Provider in any work under this Service Agreement. Services performed
by the Service Provider shall be subject to review and acceptance in stages as required by the DCSD. Acceptance shall not
relieve the Service Provider of its professional obligation to correct, at Service Provider’s own expense, any errors in the S.

         9.2        If Services performed by the Service Provider fail to meet the standards set forth in Paragraph 9.1, the DCSD
may elect to have the Service Provider re-perform, or cause to be re-performed, at no cost to the DCSD any of the Services
which fail to meet said standards where: (i) such failure appears during the performance of the Service Provider’s Services or
within one year from the date of completion of the Service Provider’s Services, and (ii) the DCSD notifies Service Provider of
any such failure within sixty (60) days of the time that the failure becomes apparent. This Paragraph 9.2 shall not be interpreted
to limit the right of the DCSD to pursue and obtain any and all other remedies against the Service Provider at law or in equity.

        9.3       Service Provider warranties that any goods to be produced to or delivered to DCSD during the course and
scope of work for this Program will be of merchantable quality, free from defects in materials and workmanship.

        9.4        DCSD acknowledges that the Service Provider shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and currency of
information supplied by the DCSD or by any of the DCSD’s contractors or consultants, or available from generally accepted
reputable sources.

        9.5         DCSD MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

                                                          ARTICLE 10

                                            OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT

        10.1       Any reports, recommendations, estimates, specifications, drawings, technical data, sketches, computer
software, and all other information developed, created, procured or requested by the Service Provider in connection with its
performance under this Service Agreement (the “Information”) shall be the property of the DCSD. In entering into this Service
Agreement, the Service Provider hereby transfers to the DCSD all right, title, and interest, including the copyright, in and to the
Information.

        10.2       Any reports, recommendations, estimates, specification, drawings, technical data, sketches, computer
software, and all other information developed by equipment vendors or other third parties that relate to the Program shall be
the property of the DCSD. This provision shall not act to transfer rights of DCSDs of standard software or specification
packages for which copyright is retained by the developer.



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        10.3      All original technical data, evaluations, reports and other work product of the Service Provider shall be
delivered to the DCSD upon the completion, cancellation or termination of Services under this Service Agreement within three
(3) business days of such completion, cancellation or termination. The Service Provider may retain one (1) copy of all
documents produced by the Contractor for its permanent file.

                                                          ARTICLE 11

                                              ACCOUNTING AND RECORDS

        11.1        The Service Provider shall maintain a system of accounting and record keeping for all Services. Further, the
Service Provider will allow the DCSD’s inspection of necessary supporting receipts and documentation for audit purposes for
a period of six (6) years after completion of Services provided under this Service Agreement.


                                                          ARTICLE 12

                                                COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

        12.1      The Service Provider shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and DeKalb
County Board of Education policies that are in any way applicable to the performance of its Services under this Service
Agreement including but not limited to laws governing health, safety, the protection or preservation of the environment, and
occupational licensing.

                                                          ARTICLE 13

                                         EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

         13.1       The Service Provider will not discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation or handicap. The
Service Provider will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that workers are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual
orientation or handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or
transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship.

                                                          ARTICLE 14

                                                    CONTINGENCY FEES

        14.1       The Service Provider represents that it has not employed and shall not employ any person other than its own
principals and employees to solicit this Service Agreement or any contract with the DCSD, and that it has not and shall not pay
any person other than its own principals and employees any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent
upon or resulting from the award or making of this Service Agreement or any other contract with the DCSD
                                               ARTICLE 15

                                                     SUBCONTRACTORS

         15.1      Service Provider shall manage all work and Services performed under this Service Agreement. Upon the
DCSD’s prior written consent, the Service Provider may subcontract all or part of the Services to be provided. In such event,
the rights and obligations of the Service Provider and the DCSD will not be diminished.



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         15.2      All of the Service Provider’s Subcontractors shall be directly responsible to Service Provider and shall be
under the Service Provider’s direct supervision. The Service Provider shall be as fully responsible and accountable to the DCSD
for the acts and omissions of its Subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by Subcontractors in the
performance of Services under this Service Agreement as the Service Provider is for the acts and omissions of persons it directly
employs. Other than the DCSD being a third-party beneficiary to any Service Agreement between the Service Provider and its
Subcontractors, no other contractual relationship between DCSD and any subcontractor is created by any provision contained
in this Service Agreement.

        15.3       If the Service Provider utilizes Subcontractor(s) with respect to this Service Agreement then the Service
Provider will require Subcontractor(s) to comply with all terms and conditions of this Service Agreement including, but not
limited to the insurance requirements. The Contractor shall require all Subcontractors to supply a certificate of insurance as
required herein before the Subcontractor commences any work.

                                                         ARTICLE 16

                                               SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

         16.1    The Service Provider shall not assign its rights hereunder, excepting its right to payment, nor shall it delegate
any of its duties hereunder without the written consent of the DCSD. Subject to the provisions of the immediately preceding
sentence, each Party hereto binds itself, its successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other and to the successors,
assigns and legal representatives of such other Party.


                                                         ARTICLE 17

                                                         INSURANCE

        17.1      The Service Provider and all Subcontractors shall maintain insurance in the types and coverage amounts
shown below, which insurance shall provide coverage for Service Provider during the term of this Service Agreement. Prior
to the date the Service Provider signs this Service Agreement, the Service Provider shall provide the DCSD with (i) an
endorsement from the insurer naming the DeKalb County School District and The DeKalb County Board of Education as an
additional insured under the liability policies and (ii) certificate(s) verifying that these insurance coverages and limits are in
force. Additional certificates of insurance shall be provided whenever individual policies are renewed (or replaced) on their
anniversary date and at such other times as the DCSD requests.

         17.2       If the Service Provider is a joint venture involving two (2) or more entities, then each independent entity
shall satisfy the limits and coverages specified below or the joint venture will be a named insured under each respective policy
specified.

        17.3      The insurance requirements of this Service Agreement are:

        Type of Insurance                                                  Coverage Limits

        Workers Compensation                                               $1,000,000

        Employer’s Liability                                               $1,000,000 annual aggregate

        Comprehensive General Liability                                    $2,000,000 annual aggregate
        Including Contractual Liability,                                   $1,000,000 per occurrence
        Bodily Injury and Property Damage

        Comprehensive Auto Liability                                       $3,000,000 per accident

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        Bodily Injury and Property Damage
        Covering Owned, Hired and Non-Owned Autos

        Professional Liability

        Umbrella or Excess Insurance                                        $5,000,000 annual aggregate


        17.4      The Service Provider waives all rights, including rights of subrogation, against the DCSD and its respective
directors, officers, partners, Board Members, officials, agents, insurers, subcontractors, consultants and employees for damages
covered by any type of insurance during and after the completion of the Work.

        17.5    Certificates of Insurance must be executed with the following provisions:
                (a) Certificates to contain policy number, policy limits, and policy expiration date of all policies issued in
                    accordance with this Service Agreement;
                (b) Certificates to contain the project number, location of property, name of property and operations
                    information to which the insurance applies;
                (c) Certificates are to be issued to:
                    DeKalb County School District
                    DeKalb County Board of Education
                    1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd.
                    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
                    Attention: Risk Management Department
                (d) Certificates shall state that the policy or policies shall not expire, be cancelled or altered without at least
                    sixty (60) days prior written notice to the DCSD.
                (e) Service Provider shall be responsible and have the financial wherewithal to cover any deductibles or
                    retentions included on the certificate of insurance.


                                                         ARTICLE 18

                     ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2011

      18.1 The Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 applies to and is a requirement for all DCSD
Contracts for physical performance of services (i.e. public works contracts).

      18.2 Service Provider’s compliance is set forth in Exhibit “B”. The Service Provider warrants and represents that
evidence of the Service Provider and their subcontractor(s)’ compliance by completing the following forms is included in
Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein as reference:
             (a) Immigration and Security Certification
             (b) Contractor Affidavit
             (c) Subcontractor Affidavit
             (d) Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit




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                                                          ARTICLE 19

                                                TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

        19.1     Either Party hereto may terminate this Service Agreement upon giving seven (7) days prior written notice to
the other Party in the event that such other Party substantially fails to perform its material obligations set forth herein. Any
Party seeking to terminate this Service Agreement for cause shall, as a condition precedent to the termination of this Service
Agreement, provide the other Party written notice specifically describing its failure to perform its material obligations and
allow that Party thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice in which to cure any performance deficiency.

                                                          ARTICLE 20

                                                     INDEMNIFICATION

         20.1      The Service Provider agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the DCSD, its Board, officers, employees and
representatives (herein “Released Parties”) from and against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action, losses,
damages, demands, suits, judgments, costs and expenses arising out of bodily injury (including death) to persons, damage to
property, or financial loss, including, but not limited to, any and all costs, expenses, legal fees and liabilities, incurred in and
about investigation, defense or prosecution thereof, to the extent caused in whole or in part by a negligent act, error or omission
of the Service Provider or any subcontractor(s), or as a result of defective Services under this Service Agreement.

        20.2       The Service Provider further agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties
from any and all claims, demands, rights, liabilities and causes of action inuring to the Service Provider from events over which
the Released Parties exercise no control. The Service Provider further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, rights, liabilities and causes of action arising out of DCSD’s performance
under this Service Agreement.

                                                          ARTICLE 21

                                             AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION

        21.1       DCSD and the Service Provider have each appointed certain individuals whose names and phone numbers
appear in Article 1 to be their respective representatives in the administration and performance of this Service Agreement. The
DCSD’s representative shall have no power or authority to change this Service Agreement, or to execute or agree to any change
orders. The DCSD may change its representative or declare a designee by written notice to the Service Provider.

         21.2      To be binding against the DCSD, and as a condition precedent thereto, any addition, deletion or modification
to the terms of this Service Agreement must be in writing and signed by the DCSD. The Service Provider acknowledges that
the DCSD does not, and will not be deemed to, waive this condition precedent under any circumstances.

        21.3      Failure of the DCSD or the Service Provider to insist in any one or more instances on performance of any of
the terms and conditions of this Service Agreement, or to exercise any right or privilege contained in this Service Agreement
or the waiver of any breach of the terms and conditions of this Service Agreement, shall not be considered as creating or
constituting a waiver of any such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, and the same shall continue and remain in force and
effect.

        21.4     The Service Provider and the DCSD will adhere to all applicable health and safety laws, rules and regulations
including Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) Rules and Regulations effective at the time the work
was performed.

        21.5       This Service Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.


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                                                           ARTICLE 22

                                                       PUBLIC RECORDS

       22.1        The laws of the State of Georgia, including the Georgia Open Records Act, as provided in O.C.G.A. Section
50-18-70 et seq., require procurement records and other records to be made public unless otherwise provided by law.

                                                           ARTICLE 23

                                                       FORCE MAJEURE

         23.1        The Service Provider will not be responsible or liable in any way for delay or failure to perform its obligations
under this Service Agreement during any period which performance is prevented or hindered by conditions reasonably beyond
its control, acts of God, fire, flood, and other unusually adverse weather conditions, war, embargo, explosions, riots, laws, rules,
regulations and order of any governmental authority.


                                                           ARTICLE 24

                                                            CAPTIONS

         24.1      The headings in this Service Agreement are for the convenience of the Parties hereto and shall in no way
affect the construction or interpretation of this Service Agreement or any part hereof.


                                                           ARTICLE 25

                                              ENTIRE SERVICE AGREEMENT

        25.1      This Service Agreement constitutes the entire and exclusive Service Agreement between the Parties with
reference to the Services and supersedes any and all prior communications, discussions, negotiations, understandings, or
Service Agreements. This Service Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both the DCSD and the Service
Provider. The signature of Service Provider below, represents to DCSD that he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver
this Service Agreement on behalf of Service Provider.

                                                           ARTICLE 26

                                                       MISCELLANEOUS

        26.1       Unless otherwise expressly provided to the contrary in this Service Agreement, the term “day” shall mean
calendar day.

         26.2         Any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to this Service Agreement shall be
subject to mediation as a condition precedent to the institution of legal or equitable proceedings by either party. If such matter
relates to or is the subject of a lien arising out of the Service Provider’s services, the Service Provider may proceed in accordance
with applicable law to comply with the lien notice or filing deadlines prior to resolution of the matter by mediation. The DCSD
and Service Provider shall endeavor to resolve claims, disputes and other matters in question between them by mediation which,
unless the parties mutually agree otherwise, shall be in accordance with the Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration
Association currently in effect. Request for mediation shall be filed in writing with the other Party to this Service Agreement
and with the American Arbitration Association. The request may be made concurrently with the filing of a civil action but, in
such event, mediation shall proceed in advance of legal or equitable proceedings, which may be stayed pending mediation for
a period of 60 days from the date of filing, unless stayed for a longer period by Service Agreement of the parties or a court

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order. The Parties shall share the mediator’s fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation shall be held in the place where
the Program is located, unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Subject to the express approval of the DeKalb County
Board of Education, agreements reached in mediation shall be enforceable as settlement agreements in any court having
jurisdiction thereof.

         26.3       The exclusive venue for any civil action arising out of or related to this Service Agreement shall be in the
federal, superior, or state courts of DeKalb County, Georgia. If any civil action is instituted to interpret, enforce or rescind this
Service Agreement, the prevailing party in such lawsuit shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other relief awarded, its
reasonable attorney fees and other fees, costs, and expenses of every kind, incurred in connection with the lawsuit.

        26.4      If any provision of this Service Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall to
any extent be held invalid, then the remainder of this Service Agreement or the application of such provision to persons or
circumstances, other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this Service
Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

         26.5    This Service Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original,
and all such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same Service Agreement. A scanned or photocopy of an original
signature shall be deemed an original for purposes of this Service Agreement.

         26.6 Service Provider, and all personnel of Service Provider, agree to a background check. The Service Provider, and
all personnel of Contractor, shall undergo the same criminal background check, within the last 365 days, as required by DCSD
employees. Such background checks will be performed by DCSD at the expense of the Service Provider. Additionally, any
charges against the Service Provider, or personnel, may be deemed unacceptable in DCSD’s sole discretion regardless of
whether dismissed, expunged, sealed, removed from the record, treated as a “first offender” or dead docketed. Upon receipt
and evaluation of DCSD’s background check results, DCSD may demand that the personnel named in the check result, not
provide services to DCSD premises. Any failure of the Service Provider, or personnel, to obtain a criminal records background
check through DCSD, as stated herein, may result in termination of any resulting contract between Service Provider and DCSD.
Confirmation of background checks must be submitted in writing prior to commencement of any services to DCSD to: Ms.
Carla Smith, Executive Director Vendor Services, DeKalb County School District, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone
Mountain, Georgia, 30083.

         26.7 Service Provider shall obtain prior written approval from DCSD’s Department of Communications before the
distribution of any news, press release or any marketing materials, by Service Provider, which mentions DCSD, DeKalb County
Board of Education, or any of the schools or centers within DCSD, or uses DCSD’s logo or trademark. All requests for prior
written approval shall be sent to: Communications Department, DeKalb County School District, 1701 Mountain Industrial
Blvd., Stone Mountain, Georgia, 30083.




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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the DCSD and the Service Provider, agreeing to the above terms and conditions and
intending to be legally bound and each acting through persons duly authorized, have placed their signatures on
duplicate original copies of this Service Agreement.


DCSD:                                            SERVICE PROVIDER:

DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT                    _________________________




By:                                              By:
       [Signature]                                      [Signature]          [SEAL]
Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, Interim Superintendent   Print Name:______________________________

                                                 Title:_______________________________

1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd                    __________________
Stone Mountain, GA 30083                         __________________
                                                 Address


__________________________________               __________________________________
        [Date of Execution]                              [Date of Execution]




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                                 EXHIBIT “A”

              DeKalb County School District RFP No. ___________

                                    For

                   __________________________ Services




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                                             EXHIBIT “B”

                             Service Provider’s Proposal including pricing

                                 and any applicable Scope of Services

                      and any applicable Payment and Payment Terms Schedule

                         attached except that objections or amendments by the

      Service Provider that have not been explicitly accepted by DCSD in Writing In this Service

              Agreement and Contract shall not be included in the Contract Documents Or this

                     Service Agreement and shall be given no weight or consideration




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                                        EXHIBIT “C”



                         DeKalb County Board of Education Directive

              Signed by the Superintendent and dated ________________________




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                                  EXHIBIT “D”

              Notice of Award Letter Dated ______________________




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                                    ATTACHMENT J
                                      RFP 23-450R
                           Compensation and Classification Study



                                         SIGNATURE PAGE

 I certify that I have read this RFP document in its entirety and agree to conform to and comply with the
 terms, conditions and requirements of this RFP. I also certify that I am a duly appointed official of the
 offering company with the authority to authorize and engage this RFP submittal. Further, I certify that
 the contents of the response to this RFP are true, accurate and complete.



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                                                  Offeror’s Company Name


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 Signature/Engaging Authorized                    E-mail address
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 Telephone Number


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