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
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:
Computer Aid, Inc.
________________________________________________________________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
3/27/25
Date of request: ___________ Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
To utliize the state of GA vendor for the acquisition of
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
contracted employees across various roles and departments.
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
LaKeisha Brooks
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
lakeisha_brooks@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________ 678-676-1274
Telephone: ____________________________________
DIIT
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Kermit Belcher
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________
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 ____________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
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