Agenda Item
vi. Contract Renewal ~ Professional Architectural & Engineering Services ~ RFQu 24-752-017 ~ BRPH Architects Engineers, CDH Partners, Inc., Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. (CGLS), Collins, Cooper, Carusi Architects, Cooper Carry, Inc., Corgan, Croft & Associates, PC, DAG Architects, Foreman Seeley Fountain Inc., Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau (GSST&J), Goodwyn, Mills, and Cawood LLC, (GMC), KHAFRA Engineering, Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc., Manley Spangler Smith Architects ~ PBK Architects, (MSSA-PBK), PGAL, Inc., Raymond Engineering ~ Georgia, Inc., Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc., MOSA Architects, SRJ Architects, Stanley Love-Stanley PC, and Sy Richards, Architects Inc. ~ Contract Renewal #1 of 4 (Not to exceed $10,000,000) ~ Updated 6.5.2025
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 the first of four (#1 of 4) contract renewals for RFQu 24-752-017 for Professional Architectural & Engineering Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000 to:
BRPH Architects Engineers
CDH Partners, Inc.
Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. (CGLS)
Collins, Cooper, Carusi Architects,
Cooper Carry, Inc.
Corgan
Croft & Associates, PC
DAG Architects
Foreman Seeley Fountain Inc.
Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau (GSST&J)
Goodwyn, Mills, and Cawood LLC, (GMC)
KHAFRA Engineering
Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc.
Manley Spangler Smith Architects -PBK Architects, (MSSA-PBK)
PGAL, Inc.
Raymond Engineering -Georgia, Inc.
Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc.
MOSA Architects
SRJ Architects
Stanley Love-Stanley PC
Sy Richards, Architects Inc.
Why: This request is a contract renewal for the above firms to provide Professional Architectural & Engineering Services throughout DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) on an as-needed basis for various remodeling, renovations, life safety, maintenance and repair projects, for both E-SPLOST and Non-SPLOST projects.
This request extends the agreement for an additional year effective June 1, 2025, through May 30, 2026.
Details: On May 6, 2024, the Board of Education approved the award of contract RFQu 24-752-017 for Professional Architectural & Engineering Services on an as-needed basis for various remodeling, renovations, life safety, maintenance and repair projects, for E-SPLOST and Non-SPLOST projects for the Facilities/Maintenance Department and the E-SPLOST program. This recommendation is for the first of four (#1 of 4) one-year (1-year) contract renewal options.
Financial impact: The total contract amount for these services in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, will be allocated from the various General Fund Budget and E-SPLOST charge codes.
Board Policy DJE requires the Board of Education to approve the expenditure of any vendor that provides goods and/or services to the school system that may exceed $100,000.00 in purchases for the fiscal year. All single projects over the $100,000.00 threshold will be returned to the Board for formal approval in accordance with Board policy.
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, 678.676.1397
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 – Change Order Request_________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: ___5/20/2025______________ Due Date: __5/27/2025__________3 to 5 business
days)
Background information/Detail: Contract Renewal ~ Professional Architectural & Engineering
Services ~ RFQu 24-752-017 ~ BRPH Architects Engineers, CDH Partners, Inc., Chapman
Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. (CGLS), Collins, Cooper, Carusi Architects, Cooper
Carry, Inc., Corgan, Croft & Associates, PC, DAG Architects, Foreman Seeley Fountain Inc.,
Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau (GSST&J), Goodwyn, Mills, and Cawood LLC,
(GMC), KHAFRA Engineering, Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc., Manley Spangler Smith
Architects -PBK Architects, (MSSA-PBK), PGAL, Inc., Raymond Engineering -Georgia, Inc.,
Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc., MOSA Architects, SRJ
Architects, Stanley Love-Stanley PC, and Sy Richards, Architects Inc. ~ Contract Renewal
#1 of 4~ Not-to-Exceed $10,000,000.
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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