Design Build Services for Gym Approval letter 4.24.2024 (2)

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vii. E-SPLOST VI Project ~ Contract Award ~ RFP No. 24-752-004 Design/Build Services for Gymnasium Ceiling Renovation at Lithonia Middle School ~ Performance Services, Inc. (Not to exceed $1,070,803)

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the award of RFP No. 24-752-004 for Design/Build Services for Gymnasium Ceiling Renovation at Lithonia Middle School to Performance Services, Inc., for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,070,803.
Why: Approval of the award of the Design/Build contract for the Gymnasium Ceiling Renovation at Lithonia Middle School project in accordance with the Dekalb County School District’s (“DCSD”) voter-approved E-SPLOST VI program and capital improvement project list will provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

The approval of this contract award meets Strategic Goal Area 6: Organizational Excellence.
Details: Specific details related to the scope of work for this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) can be found on the DCSD solicitation website at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/.

The RFP was issued on April 25, 2024, and two (2) proposals were received on May 30, 2024, for Lithonia Middle School design/build gymnasium ceiling renovation project. Both submittals were deemed responsive. The two (2) responsive proposals were evaluated by a selection committee. This recommendation is based on the evaluations.

Performance Services, Inc. will be responsible for the design and construction work services as set forth in the proposal documents. The DeKalb County School District’s Standard Fixed Price Design & Construction Contract will be used. This contract award will allow for the commencement of this project's design and construction.

Performance Services, Inc. is located at 4670 Haven Brook Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46280.
Financial impact: The total contract amount for the Lithonia Middle School Design/Gymnasium Ceiling Renovation project in the amount of $1,070,803 will be allocated from the general contractor construction cost code SP6CIP.23136.GENCONTR.4058 under the voter-approved E-SPLOST VI and DCSD capital improvement program.
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
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
                                           Aaron D. Webb                      191 Peachtree Street NE
                                           Phone: 404.954.5000                Suite 2900
                                           awebb@hallboothsmith.com           Atlanta, GA 30303-1775


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                                              April 24, 2024

VIA EMAIL: Belinda_quillet@dekalbschoolsga.org

Belinda Quillet
Procurement Manager
DeKalb County Board of Education
Sam A. Moss Service Center
1780 Montreal Road
Tucker, GA 30084

          Re:     Design/Build Services for Gymnasium Ceiling Renovation at Lithonia Middle
                  School – RFQ No. 24-752-004

Dear Belinda:

          We are in receipt of the proposal documents for the above-referenced project. As required
by Ga. Comp. R. & Reg. 160-5-4-.15(2)(d) (Georgia Board of Education Rule FED(2), we have
reviewed the bidding documents and find that the solicitation complies with the provisions of
O.C.G.A. §§ 36-91-20 and -21. However, please be aware that should the solicitation documents
be modified prior to posting, we will need to review the documents again to ensure compliance
with the above-referenced statutes and regulations.

             As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
      me at your convenience.

                                                                      Sincerely yours,
                                                                      HALL BOOTH SMITH, P.C.
                                                                      /s/ Aaron D. Webb

                                                                      Aaron D. Webb, Esq.
                                                                      For the Firm

cc:       H. Eric Hilton, Esq
          Melanie Slaton, Esq




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