Agenda Item
iii. Sole Source Vendor ~ Control Concepts, Inc. ~ HVAC Instrumentation Installation and Controls (Not to exceed $300,000) ~ Updated 3.3.2025
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve Controls Concepts, Inc., as a single source vendor for the installation of HVAC Instrumentation and Controls district wide in the amount not to exceed $300,000.
Why: Approval of Control Concepts, Inc., as a single source vendor for the Installation of HVAC instrumentation and Controls district-wide will allow Dekalb County School District (“DCSD”) to maintain compatibility throughout all facilities utilizing the Staefa/Talon system.
Approval of Control Concepts, Inc. as a single source vendor for HVAC Instrumentation and Controls meets Strategic Goal Area 6. Organizational Excellence
Details: The iNTREO system supports the current Staefa/Talon System; continued use of this system will allow the DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) to maintain compatibility throughout all facilities utilizing the Staefa/Talon System. The Staefa/Talon system is used for building automation and control; together they manage a building’s security, lighting and HVAC systems.
Delta Controls is the exclusive manufacturer of the iNTREO brand of HVAC product nationally. Control Concepts, Inc., is the exclusive sole source distributer and installer of the iNTREO system in the State of Georgia, per the attached supporting documentation.
Control Concepts is located at 3550 North Parkway, Suite 100, Cumming, Ga 30040
Financial impact: The total contract amount for these services will be allocated from the General Fund Budget, Deferred Maintenance (100.2600.543013.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000 not to exceed $300,000.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Keith 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: _2/19/2025__________ Due Date: __2/24/2025_______ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Background information/Detail: Single Source Vendor-Control Concepts, Inc. -HVAC
Instrumentation Installation and Controls – Not to Exceed $300,000
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, 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 .
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel) _____________________________
H. Eric Hilton, Esq.
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
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