Agenda Item
iii. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Orkin, LLC ~ District-Wide Pest Control Services using Sourcewell Contract #012825 (Not to exceed $750,000)
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 use of Sourcewell Contract #012825 for Pest Control Services with Related Products FY2025-2026, in an amount not to exceed $750,000).
Why: Approval of the use of this cooperative contract with Orkin, LLC is to provide the necessary pest control products and monthly pest control services districtwide. By utilizing this agreement, DCSD will benefit from competitively solicited and awarded fixed pricing.
Details: The Division of Operations is requesting approval to use the Orkin, LLC Contract #102825 for Pest Control Services with Related Products FY2025-2026.
RFP #012825 for Pest Control Services with Related Products was issued December 10, 2024, by Sourcewell. Orkin, LLC was one of the awardees. The contract between Sourcewell and Orkin is effective 2/28/2025 through March 5, 2029. It is a four (4) year contract with three (3), one (1) year renewal options beyond the original four (4) year term. The total possible length of this contract is seven (7) years from the effective date of 2/28/2025.
Orkin, LLC will provide the equipment, products or services as detailed in RFP #012825 -Section B.1 through B.4 of the solicitation.
Orkin, LLC is located at 2170 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Financial impact: The total budget of $750,000 for District-Wide Pest Control Services will be allocated from cost code 100.2600.541000.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Facilities & Capital Improvements, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: ________
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic: __Legal Review and Approval – Board Agenda Item Only_____________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: _7/17/2025_________ Due Date: __7/24/2025_______ (Allow 3 to 5 business
days)
Background information/Detail Contract – Renewal - Cooperative Agreement- Orkin,
LLC - District-Wide Pest Control Services - Sourcewell Contract #012825 - Not to
Exceed - $750,000.
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
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Description of supporting documentation, if any _Chronology, BAI, Contracts, and all applicable
documents______________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes___________________________________________________
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) _____________________________
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