Agenda Item
h. RFP 25-609 Districtwide Beverage Services ~ Updated 6.6.2025
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the award of RFP 25-69 to Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-East, LLC, to provide districtwide beverage services for a period of one year. If approved, the award would include four (4) one (1) year renewal options.
Why: The purpose of the recommendation is to foster a partnership between Coca-Coal Bottling Company United-East, LLC and the DeKalb County Board of Education to benefit the District, its students, educators, and support school wellness efforts.
Details: The RFP was issued and posted to the DCSD website on April 3, 2025. Notification of the solicitation was sent via email to 25 vendors from the DCSD vendor list, 556 vendors through the Georgia Procurement Registry, and 153 vendors through IonWave. The RFP was advertised in the Champion Newspaper on April 3, 2025 and April 10, 2025. Two (2) vendors responded to the solicitation. The responses were reviewed, and both were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation.
Financial impact: The partnership is valued at an estimated $300,000 per year.
Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
Effective: Upon Board Approval
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
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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:
RFP 25-609 Districtwide Beverage Services
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(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
5/20/25
Date of request: ___________ 5/23/25 (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Due Date: ___________
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
The RFP was issued and posted to the DCSD website on April 3, 2025. Notification was sent
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
via email from the DCSD vendor list, through the Georgia Procurement Registry, and through IonWave.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Agenda item, RFP documentation, Award letter
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
LaDarius Nealey
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
ladarius_nealey@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________
470.997.1608 / 678.676.0270
Telephone: ____________________________________
Finance
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Byron Schueneman
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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