Agenda Item
vi. Request for Qualification for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services RFQu No. 24-752-017 (Not to exceed $10,000,000 annually)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the award of RFQu No. 24-752-017 for Professional Architectural and Engineering Continuing Contract Services to BRPH Architects Engineers, CDH Partners, Inc., Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc., Collins Cooper Carusi, Cooper Carry, Inc., Corgan, Croft & Associates, PC, DAG Architects, Foreman Seeley Fountain Inc., Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau, Goodwyn Mills and Cawood LLC, KHAFRA Engineering, Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc., MOSA Architects, PBK Architects, PGAL, Inc., Raymond Engineering -Georgia, Inc., Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc., SRJ Architects, Stanley Love-Stanley PC, Sy Richards, Architects Inc. the most responsive and responsible firms whose proposal best meets the requirements set forth in the Proposal Documents and contract obligations identified herein.
Why: To approve the services contract award for Architectural and Engineering Services required for the District on an as-needed basis. This contract will consist of providing architectural and engineering services throughout the District, as required and directed by the District, on its various remodeling, renovations, life safety, maintenance and repair projects with a Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) of less than $5,000,000.00 for both SPLOST and Non-SPLOST projects.
Details: Specific details related to the scope of work for Architectural and Engineering Services can be found on the District’s solicitation website at http://www.dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net
The RFQu was issued on December 14, 2023, and notification of the upcoming bid was sent via email to 46 vendors from the DCSD vendor list and 677 vendors through the State of GA Procurement Registry. The solicitation was advertised in the Champion and posted on the DCSD website. Forty-nine (49) people attended the pre-proposal meeting on January 9, 2024, representing thirty-four (34) firms. On February 1, 2024, proposals were received from twenty-one (21) firms. All the proposals were responsive and evaluated by a selection committee.
This recommendation is based on the review and evaluation of the proposals received from BRPH Architects Engineers, CDH Partners, Inc., Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc., Collins Cooper Carusi, Cooper Carry, Inc., Corgan, Croft & Associates, PC, DAG Architects, Foreman Seeley Fountain Inc., Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau, Goodwyn Mills and Cawood LLC, KHAFRA Engineering, Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc., MOSA Architects, PBK Architects, PGAL, Inc., Raymond Engineering -Georgia, Inc., Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc., SRJ Architects, Stanley Love-Stanley PC, Sy Richards, Architects are the responsive, responsible bidders. Upon Board approval, this contract can be renewed annually for up to four (4) years. BRPH Architects Engineers is located at 2727 Paces Ferry Road, SE, Building One, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA 30339. CDH Partners is located at 3330 Cumberland Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30006. Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc., is located at 400 Galleria Parkway Southeast Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30339. Collins Cooper Carusi is located at 3391 Peachtree Rd #400, Atlanta, GA 30326. Cooper Carry, Inc. is located at 191 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. CORGAN is located at 1201 Peachtree Street Northeast, Suite 1740, Atlanta, GA 30361. Croft & Associates, PC is located at 3380 Blue Springs Rd, Kennesaw, GA 3014. DAG Architects is located at 1401 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Foreman Seeley Fountain Inc. is located at 3091 Governors Lake Dr. NW #150, Norcross, GA 30071. Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau is located at Hurt Building 50 Hurt Plaza SE #1100, Atlanta, GA 30303. Goodwyn Mills and Cawood LLC is located at 6120 Powers Ferry Rd NW Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339. KHAFRA Engineering is located at 225 Peachtree St # 1600, Atlanta, GA 30303. Lyman Davidson Dolley, Inc., is located at 640 Powers Ferry Road, Building I, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30067. MOSA Architects is located at 2386 Clower St SW e202, Snellville, GA 30078. PBK Architects is located at 5019 W Broad St NE, Suite M207, Sugar Hill, GA 30518. PGAL, Inc. is located at 1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW UNIT 15, Atlanta, GA 30318. Raymond Engineering -Georgia, Inc., is located at 1035 Green St SE, Suite A, Conyers, GA 30012. Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc. is located at 3495 Piedmont Rd NE Building 10, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30305. SRJ Architects is located at 1108 Maryland Dr, Albany, GA 31707. Stanley Love-Stanley, P.C., is located at 1056 Spring Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309. Sy Richards, Architect, Inc., is located at 301 E. Church Street, Monroe, GA 30655.
Financial impact: It is anticipated that the cost for these services may exceed $100,000.00 within a fiscal year and will be allocated from various General Fund and E-SPLOST charge codes. Board Policy DJE requires the Board of Education to approve the expenditure of any vendor that provides goods and/or services to the school system that may exceed $100,000.00 in purchases for the fiscal year. All single purchases over the $100,000.00 threshold will be returned to the Board for formal approval in accordance with Board policy.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
Mr. Richard Boyd, Director of Design and Construction, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel