Agenda Item
i. E-SPLOST Contract Award ~ Professional Architectural and Engineering Services ~ RFQu. No. 24-752-035 for Group 3 Security Vestibules Project Award Approval ~ Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. (Not to exceed $990,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the award of RFQu 24-752-035 for Architectural and Engineering Services for Group 3 Security Vestibules to Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. (“CGLS”) for the lump sum amount of $990,000.
Why: To approve the award of a lump sum design contract for the Architectural and Engineering Services for the Group 3 Security Vestibules in accordance with the Dekalb County School District (“DCSD”) voter-approved E-SPLOST VI program will provide a safe and healthy learning environment.
The approval of this contract award meets Strategic Goal Area 6: Organizational Excellence.
Details: The scope of work for this project includes Architectural and Engineering Services for Group 3 Security Vestibules for DCSD Projects listed in Exhibit B. Additional project information can be found on the DeKalb County School District’s solicitation website at http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/solicitations/.
The RFQu was issued on July 11, 2024. On August 15, 2024, submittals were received from Seven (7) firms. Six (6) firms were deemed responsive and evaluated by a selection committee. This recommendation is based on the evaluations.
Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. is selected as the most responsive and responsible Offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous based on the evaluation factors set forth in the Request for Qualifications (“RFQu”) solicitation document for the lump sum amount of $990,000.00.
Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. will be responsible for the architectural and engineering design work as set forth in the solicitation documents. The DeKalb County School District’s Standard Form of Contract for Architectural Services will be used for this project.
Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. is located at 2300 Lake Park Drive SE, Suite 165 Smyrna, GA 30080.
Financial impact: The total budget of $990,000 for Architectural and Engineering Services for Group 3 Security Vestibules will be allocated from multiple cost codes under the voter-approved E-SPLOST VI program identified on the attached Facility Cost Code and Cost List.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Richard Boyd, Director of Design and Construction, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Effective: Upon Board Approval and a fully executed contract
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs