Agenda Item
i. Contract – Cooperative Agreement - Deluxe Athletics, Inc. – RFP No. 230201 - Turf and Track Installation, Maintenance, Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Supplement Services Contract, District Wide (Not to exceed $500,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School Board of Education approve DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) use of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Solicitation RFP No. 230201 - Cooperative Agreement with Deluxe Athletics, Inc. for FY2024-2025.
The award is for Contract - Cooperative Agreement -Track Maintenance, Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Supplement Services Contract, District Wide on an as-needed basis, in a not to exceed amount of $500,000.
Why: Approval of the use of the Cooperative Agreement through TIPS with Deluxe Athletics Inc. will allow for repair, installation, maintenance, and supplemental services of artificial turf and tracks district-wide leveraging the buying power of Cooperative Agreements resulting in increased economies of scale and efficiencies regarding reduced construction cost and administrative oversight.
The approval of this award meets:
Strategic Goal Area 1. Student Academic Success with Equity and Access
Strategic Goal Area 2. School, Family and Community Engagement, and
Strategic Goal Area 6. Organizational Excellence
Details: The Division of Operations is requesting to utilize the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative contract. On February 2, 2023, TIPS RFP #230201 Synthetic Turf or Natural Sports Fields, Grounds, Courts, and Tracks Goods and Services was issued from which the Supplier (Deluxe Athletics, Inc.) was awarded a contract. This contract is between TIPS, Region 8 Education Service Center, 4845 US Highway 271 North Pittsburg, TX 75686 (TIPS) and Deluxe Athletics Inc., 60 Scott Drive, Marietta, GA 30067 (Vendor).
The DeKalb County School District’s Standard Form of Fixed Price Construction Contract will be used.
Financial impact: The total contract amount for Track Maintenance, Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Supplement Services Contract, District Wide - not to exceed $500,000 will be allocated from the General Fund.
GL Code: 100.2600.543000.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Richard H. Boyd, Director of Design and Construction, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
ATTORNEY – CLIENT COMMUNICATION DATE RECEIVED: ______________
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PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORM TO
DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
*** This request is a confidential communication and should be treated as such ***
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic: __Legal Review and Approval – Board Agenda Item Only_____________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: _9/11/2024__________ Due Date: __9/17/2024_________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Background information/Detail: __Contract – Cooperative Agreement – Deluxe Athletics, Inc. RFP No. 230201
– Turf and Track Installation, Maintenance – NTE $500,000____________________________________
PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
adhered to: _________________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Description of supporting documentation, if any _Chronology, BAI, and all applicable
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REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes___________________________________________________
Email: __darlene_hughes@dekalbschoolsga.org____________ Telephone:
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Department: ______Operations Division__________________________________________________
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _____Erick Hofstetter_______________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? x Yes _____No
Approving Attorney: H. Eric Hilton
*If approved by outside counsel indicate approving attorney and law firm _________________ __ ___
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
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