Agenda Item
i. Bid# 21-530 Athletic Equipment and Uniform (BSN Sports, LLC and Riddell All American) Bid Renewal Approval of Year Four of the (4) Four One-Year Renewal Options and Increase Spend Limit (Not to exceed $3,000,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Triscilla Weaver, Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the following:
Bid Renewal for the Athletic Department’s Equipment and Uniform Bid with Riddell All American and BSN Sports, LLC, for an additional year through May 16, 2026. This recommendation is for year four (4) of four (4) one-year renewal options.
Increase the Spend Limit of the contract to an amount not to exceed an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, which is an increase of $1,525,000. The spend limit increase will support the new initiatives for Elementary School, as well as the growing programs, such as Middle School Soccer, Middle School Wrestling, Middle School Volleyball, Middle School Baseball, and Varsity Flag Football and Competitive Dance.
Why: The renewal of Bid #21-530R is necessary to ensure the Athletic Department continues to have access to contracted catalog discounts, which will allow for the timely and cost-effective purchase of athletic equipment and uniforms during the 2025-2026 school year. Both BSN Sports and Riddell All American have confirmed that there will be an increase on certain items. Approval of the increased spending will support this rise in cost, meet the needs of DCSD’s new and expanding sports programs, and ensure the health and safety of student-athletes by replacing outdated equipment, such as football shoulder pads and stadium soccer goals, which have reached the end of their useful life.
Details: Athletic Equipment Bid# 21-530R was awarded in May 2021 to BSN Sports, East Bay, Riddell, American Solutions for Business, and Schutt Sports through Bid# 21-530R. Specific details related to the scope of work for DCSD-Athletics’ Catalog Discount for Uniforms & Equipment can be found on the district’s solicitation website at http://www.dekalbschoolsga.Ionwave.net
To provide access to a broad spectrum of athletic uniforms and equipment at the best possible price that may be purchased over the course of a year from multiple vendors, the DCSD Athletic Department requests catalog discounts. This bid includes four (4) one 1-year renewal options through 2026.
Financial impact: The total budget for these services is allocated from the following cost codes: 607.3200.561510.60767.7090.9990.8010.092.0000 (Athletic Uniforms) and 607.3200.561520.60767.7090.9990.8010.092.0000 (Athletic Equipment) in the amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000.
Contact: Dr. Triscilla Weaver, Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-0485
Mrs. Myss Jelks, Executive Director of Athletics, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-1824
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
January 31, 2025
VIA EMAIL Jbrady@riddellsales.com lakovacevic@riddellsales.com
Riddell/All American
7501 Performance Lane
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
ATTN: James Brady, Bid Department Manager
Reference: Bid No. 21-530R, Catalog Discount – Athletics Department Uniforms & Equipment
Greetings Mr. Brady:
The DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) desires to renew the award of Bid No. 21-530R, Catalog Discount –
Athletics Department Uniforms & Equipment, for one (1) year on the same terms, conditions and pricing as set forth
in the Agreement between DCSD and Riddell/All American. The purpose of this letter is to obtain Riddell/All
American’s acceptance of DCSD’s offer to renew the Agreement.
The renewal is subject to the DeKalb County Board of Education’s (“Board”) approval and will be effective May 17,
2025, through May 16, 2026. DCSD appreciates Riddell/All American’s consideration of this offer to renew the
award of Bid No. 21-530R.
If accepted, please submit a copy of your company’s proof of insurance reflecting the coverage(s) stated within the
original solicitation document, sign the acceptance below and email both documents no later than Friday, February
7, 2025 to Sharmaine Greenland at sharmaine_greenland@dekalbschoolsga.org. Insurance policy or policies must
be maintained throughout the term of this agreement. A copy of the insurance requirements is included.
Best regards,
Carla L. Smith
Executive Director, Vendor Services
CLS/smg
c: Dr. Triscilla Weaver
Ms. Myss Johnson-Jelks
Mr. Brandan Lane
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Riddell/All American hereby accepts DeKalb County School District’s offer to renew the award of Bid No. 21-530R,
Catalog Discount – Athletics Department Uniforms & Equipment, as set forth in the Agreement May 17, 2025,
through May 16, 2026. Riddell/All American understands that this acceptance is subject to the approval of the
DeKalb County Board of Education.
____________________________________________ 2/12/2025
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Authorized Signatory Date
JAMES BRADY
____________________________________________ BID DEPT. MGR.
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Name (Typed or Printed) Title of Authorized Signatory
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
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