Agenda Item
v. E-SPLOST VI Project ~ Contract Award ~ RFP No. 25-752-002 ~ GC Services Security Vestibules for Kelley Lake Elementary School, Lithonia Middle School, and Tucker High School to Lefko Development, Inc. dba Lefko Construction ( Not to exceed $1,191,565.95)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the award of RFP No. 25-752-002 for GC Services Security Vestibules for Kelley Lake Elementary School, Lithonia Middle School, and Tucker High School - to Lefko Development, Inc. dba Lefko Construction for the lump sum not to exceed amount of $1,191,565.95.
Why: Approval of the award of the GC Services contract for the Security Vestibule project - Kelley Lake Elementary School, Lithonia Middle School, and Tucker High School in accordance with the DeKalb County School District’s (“DCSD”) voter-approved E-SPLOST VI program will provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.
The approval of this contract award meets Strategic Goal Area 6: Organizational Excellence.
Details: Specific details related to the scope of work for this Request for Qualifications (“RFQu”) can be found on the DCSD solicitation website at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/
The RFP was issued on January 9, 2025, and four (4) proposals were received on February 20, 2025, for the Security Vestibule project at Kelley Lake ES, Lithonia MS, and Tucker HS. All four (4) submittals were deemed responsive and were evaluated by a selection committee. This recommendation is based on the final scoring of the evaluation.
Lefko Development, Inc./dba Lefko Construction will be responsible for the general contracting services as set forth in the proposal documents. The award of this contract will allow for the commencement of the general contracting services for this project.
Lefko Development, Inc./dba Lefko Construction is located at 105 Mansell Circle, Roswell, Georgia 30075
Financial impact: The total contract amount for the Security Vestibules project under the voter-approved E-SPLOST VI program in the amount of $1,191,565.95 will be allocated from the construction cost codes as follows:
Kelley Lake ES - Proj#23736: PL cost code: SP6CIP. 23736.CONSTRSVC.4059; GL account: 306.4000.572000.23736.7520.9990.4059.040.0000
Lithonia MS - Proj#31036: PL cost code: SP6CIP.31036.CONSTRSVC.1624; GL account: 306.4000.572000.31036.7520.9990.1624.040.0000
Tucker HS - Proj#42136: PL cost code: SP6CIP.42136.CONSTRSVC.0110; GL account: 306.4000.572000.42136.7520.9990.0110.040.0000
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, 678-676-1483
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
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DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic: __Legal Review and Approval - Amendment Request_________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: ___4/2/2025_______________ Due Date: __4/6/2025__________3 to 5 business days)
Background information/Detail: E-SPLOST VI Project -Contract Award –RFP No. 25-752-002- -
GC Services Security Vestibules - Kelley Lake Elementary School, Lithonia Middle School,
and Tucker High School - Lefko Development, Inc. dba Lefko Construction -Lump Sum Not
to Exceed - $1,191,565.95
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
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes, Esq______________________________________________
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) _____________________________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
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