Agenda Item
i. Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Auto Parts) Integrated Business Solution (IBS) Year 3 of 4 (Not to exceed $8,000,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Operations Division
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the contract renewal of the use of the IBS Contract between DeKalb County School District and Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) for services in accordance with the Georgia Statewide Contract #SWC 99999-SPD-SWL20201105 for July 1 2024 through December 29, 2024, for a not to exceed amount of $8,000,000.
Why: The purpose of the contract is for NAPA to provide an on-site storefront, including but not limited to parts, personnel, and services to support the DeKalb County School District directly. By utilizing this agreement, DCSD will increase parts availability, bus availability, and a national company's vast knowledge and logistics.
Details: 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 Purchasing Department shall be authorized to make purchases through inter-governmental and educational cooperative, alliances, and consortiums to achieve cost savings and administrative efficiencies based on economics of scale.
By utilizing this agreement DCSD will subsequently be able to retain the current supplier, Genuine Parts Company (NAPA). The initial agreement between DeKalb County School District and Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) was effective from April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023.
On June 12, 2023, the DeKalb Board of Education ratified and approved the agreement between DeKalb County School District and Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
This agenda item seeks the Board of Education approval renew and continue to use this Georgia Statewide Contract from July 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024. The State of Georgia has one, 1-year renewal option remaining unused. If the State of Georgia utilizes its option to renew, then an additional year will become available to DeKalb County School District.
Financial impact: The total budget of $8,000,000.00 for Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) goods and services will be allocated from General Fund charge code 100.2700.561500.00011.7190.1320.8013.040.0000 and
100.2700.561000.00011.7190.1320.8013.040.0000.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
Mr. Cedric A. Burse, Director, Fleet Services Department, Division of Operations, 678.676.1330
Effective: The date cannot occur before BOE approval.
Status: Approved by General Counsel