Agenda Item
iv. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Georgia Power as Authorized Dealer through Cooper Lighting ~ Sourcewell Cooperative Contract # 041123-CPL (Not to exceed $1,341,198)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School District Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the use of the cooperative agreement - Sourcewell Cooperative Contract # 041123-CPL between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Georgia Power Company (an authorized dealer for Cooper Lighting) for the Sports Lighting Program which shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein not to exceed $1,341,198.
Why: Approval of the use of the Cooperative Agreement with Georgia Power Company (an authorized dealer for Cooper Lighting) through Sourcewell will provide necessary upgrades and maintenance to stadium lighting at three DCSD stadiums - Adams Stadium, Godfrey Stadium, and Hallford Stadium. By utilizing this agreement, DCSD will have access to the fixed pricing that has been competitively solicited and awarded.
The approval of the use of this Cooperative agreement meets Strategic Goal Area 6: Organizational Excellence.
Details: The purpose of this project is to upgrade the stadium lighting to LED lights. The Sports Lighting Package Program with Georgia Power Company through Cooper Lighting is a full turnkey solution that will offer design, construction, and maintenance of the new LED lights. The LED LumaSport 8 Prism fixtures will improve quality and needed upgrades to the sites.
Adams Stadium, Godfrey Stadium, and Hallford Stadium will receive upgraded LED lights under this program. The remaining two stadiums, Avondale and North Dekalb, have already upgraded stadium lighting. This program will enhance safety, experience, and energy savings for DCSD and all stakeholders.
Georgia Power Company, is located at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308
Cooper Lighting Solutions (local office) is located at 1121 Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Financial impact: The total budget of $1,341,198 for this project is allocated from the cost code 100.2600.543009.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000 under the Division of Operations General Fund Budget.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Kevin Ball, Executive Director of Facilities and Capital Improvement, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: ________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
ATTORNEY – CLIENT COMMUNICATION
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: _1/21/2025_________ Due Date: __1/24/2025_______ (Allow 3 to 5 business
days)
Background information/Detail Contract - Cooperative Agreement –Georgia Power as
Authorized Dealer through Cooper Lighting -Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #
041123-CPL- Not to Exceed $1,341,198.00
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, Contracts, and all applicable
documents______________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes___________________________________________________
Email: __darlene_hughes@dekalbschoolsga.org____________ Telephone: _678-676-1447__________
Department: ______Operations Division__________________________________________________
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _____Erick Hofstetter_______________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.
H. Eric Hilton, Esq.
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel) _____________________________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
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