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iv. State of Georgia Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Services Contract No. 99999-SPD0000181 (Radios) (Not to exceed $191,155)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education authorize the District to use the Statewide Contract for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Services with WW Grainger for the installation of radios in accordance with the State of Georgia MRO Contract in an amount not-to-exceed $191,155.
Why: DeKalb County School District is requesting a contract for installation services utilizing the buying power of the State of Georgia MRO Contract No. 99999-SPD0000181 to support the GaDOE School Security Grant Program by providing two-way radios for various sites throughout the District.
Details: The GaDOE has appropriated funds for each district in the State to address security needs and enhancements. To assist with this appropriation, GaDOE is providing a School Security Grant of up to $50,000 in reimbursable funds per site for implementing such needs and enhancements. The DCSD Facilities Maintenance Department recommended the purchase of two-way radios as a sustainable option to provide security.
Financial impact: The total budget for the two-way radios is allocated from the revenue account established for the GaDOE School Security Grant Program (100.2600.573000.29921.7520.1695.8013.090.0000) in the amount not-to-exceed $191,155.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
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In accordance with Board Policy DJE (Purchasing), Paragraph III (c)(3)(c), exceptions to competitive
selection are allowed when the purchase is made through contracts formally solicited and obtained by
the State of Georgia, the Federal Government, or some other government agency. The two-way radios
will be procured under the GA Statewide Contract No. 99999-001- SPD0000181.
Utilizing the buying power of the State of Georgia Statewide Maintenance, Repair & Operations Contract
No. 99999-001-SPD0000181, to support the GaDOE Facility Security Grant Program will result in the
lowest cost to the district and allow the District to meet the established timelines to receive
reimbursement from the GaDOE Facility Security Grant program.