Agenda Item
c. Computer Aid, Inc. Services Approval (Not to exceed $2,550,987.20)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the request to utilize the services of Computer Aid, Inc (CAI), not to exceed $2,550,987.20.
Why: The purpose of this request is to allow the Division of Information & Instructional Technology to utilize the state of Georgia vendor for the acquisition of contracted employees.
Details: Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) is the State of Georgia's approved vendor for temporary IT staffing resources. These contractors are engaged on an hourly or project basis, with milestone-based payments facilitated through a network of staffing agencies and consulting firms. The district utilizes contracted services across various roles and departments.
Below is a list of contracted services and staff across various roles and departments that DIIT has previously leveraged to supplement project needs. These positions may vary based on district requirements. The hourly rates range from $60 to $154 per hour, based on the CAI state salary schedule and depending on the position.
● Network Operations Center Engineer
● Mainframe Developer
● Project Manager
● Solutions Architect
● Technology Strategist Consultant
● Data Visualization Analyst
● Network Engineer
● Enterprise Services Engineer
● Database and Application Development
● ERP Implementation
Financial impact: $2,550,987.20
General Fund
100.2800.530000.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000
Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: June 2025
Status: Approved by Legal Affairs