Legal Affairs Request for MPS

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Agenda Item

e. Managed Print Services and Multi-function Print Device Renewal (Not to exceed $1,773,849.84)

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of managed print services and multi-function print device refresh to Lexmark International for an amount not to exceed $1,773,849.84.

This is year two of a five-year agreement. Each year the request to renew services will be brought to the Board of Education for approval.
Why: To update, improve, and maintain the district’s managed print services copier fleet.
Details: Managed Print Services (MPS) is a comprehensive program that provides management, maintenance, and supplies for multi-function printing devices. In 2024-25, the district replaced all multifunction printing devices (copiers). Prior to that, the last refresh was in 2016. The scope of the project was to replace the district’s current and end-of-life managed multi-function print devices (copiers) in all schools and centers and continue providing maintenance and support services to the devices. The vendor has provided equipment and services in accordance with the scope of work, requirements, and terms and conditions.

The benefits of this managed print services agreement include:

● Lower the total cost of ownership and device refresh

● Reduce environmental impact through lower energy consumption and increased sustainability

● Increase security for student information and sensitive documents

● Streamline operations, standardize equipment, and increase efficiency

● Defined Service level agreements for repairs

● Monitor and provide toner delivery when levels are low

● Provide the ability to proactively monitor the equipment for potential failures throughout the network

● Utilize a single vendor to manage and service all multifunction printing devices

This opportunity to modernize our printing infrastructure further supports the district’s technology infrastructure transformational initiatives.
Financial impact: $1,773,849.84
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 the Office of Legal Affairs
                                                                                                 DATE RECEIVED: ______________

                                                                                                 MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
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                                                DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST

Title of Item/Topic:
Managed Print Services and Multi-function Print Device Renewal
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        (e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)

                 5/14/25
Date of request: ___________                     Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)

Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
To update and maintain the district's managed print servicescopier fleet.
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                                          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 ____________________________________________


                                                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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