Agenda Item
ii. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Sourcewell RFP #081523 ~ Hussey Seating Corporation ~ Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment, Inc. (SSE) - Authorized Reseller ~ Bleacher Replacement Installation ~ Chamblee High School, Towers High School, Lithonia High School (Not to exceed $2,000,000)
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 DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) use of the Sourcewell RFP #081523 Cooperative Agreement contract between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Hussey Seating Corporation, where their Exclusive Dealer, Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment, Inc. (SSE) will provide gymnasium bleacher replacement and installation services, district-wide, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
Why: Approval of the use of the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement with Hussey Seating Corporation, where Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment, Inc. is the exclusive dealer of Hussey Seating Corporation in the State of Georgia, will provide purchase and installation of bleacher seating district-wide.
Many existing gymnasium bleachers across DCSD facilities have exceeded their useful life and are no longer compliant with current safety or ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards.
By utilizing this agreement, DCSD will have access to the fixed pricing that has been competitively solicited and awarded and leverage the buying power of Cooperative Agreements, resulting in increased economies of scale and efficiencies regarding reduced installation cost and administrative oversight.
Details: Many existing gymnasium bleachers across DCSD facilities have exceeded their useful life and are no longer compliant with current safety or ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. This initiative will address immediate needs and improve the physical learning environment in support of extracurricular activities, school events, and community engagement. The new bleacher systems will feature enhanced safety elements, including:
Self-storing rails
Intermediate steps
Pendant control operation
Upgraded deck systems for durability and safety
ADA-compliant access
The initial three high-priority schools identified for immediate scope implementation include:
Chamblee High School -$434,071.11
Towers High School - $259,500
Lithonia High School - $235,610
Total = $929,181.11.
This project aligns with DCSD’s deferred maintenance priorities and school safety objectives.
DCSD will use Sourcewell Contract #081523-HSC for the purchase and installation of bleachers district-wide. SSE is the exclusive authorized Hussey Seating Corporation dealer for Georgia and will provide turnkey solutions at fixed cooperative pricing. Approval will allow the utilization of competitively bid pricing through Sourcewell to ensure efficiency and cost savings.
The DeKalb County School District’s Master Services Agreement will be used.
Hussey Seating Corporation, 38 Dyer Street Ext., North Berwick, ME 03906
Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment, Inc. (local) is located at 1205 Peachtree Pkwy. Suite 1204, Cumming, GA 30041
Financial impact: The contract amount for the gymnasium bleacher replacement is a not- to- exceed amount of $2,000,000. Funds will be allocated from the cost code: (100.2600.543013.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000), General Fund Budget - Deferred Maintenance.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678-676-1470
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director, Facilities Management, Division of Operations, 678-676-1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Florida State Certified M/WBE
Florida State Certified General Contractor – CGC 012423
PROPOSAL
TO: Dekalb County School District DATE: 8/4/2025
Attn: Luis Montanez
PROJECT: Lithonia High School
We are pleased to quote seating based on Sourcewell National Contract #081523-HSC
Layout provided to match with 1358 seats, did not meet current egress code requirements. Hussey
Seating --base bid includes correct egress codes requirements with a seat count of 1368 as follows:
Model: Maxam
Net Seat: 1368
Stand Type: Wall attached
Seat Type: Courtside 10”. Manufacturer’s standard polymer
Row Rise: 9 5/8”
Tiers: 12 both banks
Bank Length: 100’5” both banks
Bank Length with End Rails: 102.5’
Operation: Electric with key switch operation
Rails: End rails-self storing both hands. P-rails starting on tier 2. Finish 983 black
Deck: Plywood with clear coat top side only
Accessories: Intermediate steps, flex rows, hinged front aisle steps
Includes: State of Georgia Engineering stamp
Total Delivered and Installed ………………...…$235,610.00
ADD$11,840.00 for bank @ 103.5’; 1422 total seats meeting code/egress requirements
ADD $4,730.00 to include automatic rotating aisle rails
Notes:
• We accept Visa, Master Card and American Express. Payments made using an American Express card will require an additional
fee of 2.5%.
• Sales/Use taxes are EXCLUDED in above bid amount.
• Payment and Performance Bonds are NOT INCLUDED in the above price. Add 1% for our standard bond form. If alternate bond
forms are required there may be an additional cost and the forms will be subject to approval by our bonding company.
• Removal and disposal of existing equipment or materials is NOT INCLUDED.
• Materials stored at owner or GC’s request will incur storage fees and handling charges.
• All electrical service requirements, including conduit, wiring and/or final hook which may be required shall be provided by
electrical subcontractor.
• Hoisting for non-ground floor access, unless specifically indicated above is not included.
• 100% Restocking fee on all returned material.
• Permits, if required, are not included and shall be provided by others at others expense.
• Athletic Equipment – We exclude all overhead support beams. Cradles, other accessories (i.e. height adjusters, safe straps,
etc.), shot clocks, or finish painting are not included unless specifically indicated above.
P.O. Box 602 ● 569 Canal Street ● New Smyrna Beach ● Florida ● 32170
Phone: (386) 428-8875 ● Fax: (386) 428-8767
www.sseteam.com
Florida State Certified M/WBE
Florida State Certified General Contractor – CGC 012423
• Audience Seating – Aisle lights, “special/custom/designer” (other than standard) fabrics, flooring finishes, other accessories
(i.e. Tablet arms, donor plates, etc.), loose seating (i.e. folding chairs), or finished caps for floor anchors are not included unless
specifically indicated above.
• Exterior Grandstands – All site work including clearing, grading or leveling is excluded. Concrete slabs which may be required
beneath the grandstands are not included.
• Flooring -- Concrete slab must be level to 1/8” in a 10’ radius and dry to 4.5# per 1,000 Sq.Ft. as tested by Calcium Chloride dry
crystal testing methods. All slab prep work, including leveling, and associated cost is by others. Moisture test results must be
provided to SSE prior to scheduling of crew to jobsite by others and at others expense. Thresholds, reducers, base and
removal/reinstallation of anything on the floor (i.e. bleachers or floor inserts) which may be required are excluded unless
specifically included above.
o For Wood flooring contracts only; GC shall provide subcontractor with electrical service for floor sanders – 208
v./3phase/100 amps.
o For Synthetic flooring contracts only; No concrete sealers or curing compounds are to be applied or mixed with the
subfloors.
• Operable Partitions – GC to provide pre-punched overhead support beams to support the operable partitions. Sway bracing,
sound plenums, blocking at wall and jamb, lock cylinders, pass doors, pocket doors, other accessories (i.e. marker boards) , or
caulking are not included unless specifically indicated above.
• Telescopic Bleachers – All electrical connections including manual disconnect shall be provided by electrical subcontractor.
• This quotation is good for 60 days and subject to delivery and installation in six months.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• FINANCE CHARGES Purchaser will receive monthly statements; however, payment is due upon receipt of original invoice. If the balance shown
on a monthly statement is not paid before the 30th day of the same month, interest will accrue on the unpaid amount at the highest rate allowable
by Florida law.
• PERSONAL JURISDICTION Any judicial proceeding by the Purchaser against the Seller or the Seller against the Purchaser involving, directly
or indirectly, any matter in any way arising out of related to, or connected with this agreement or any other credit document shall be brought in
the courts of the State of Florida, County of Volusia, and the parties accept exclusive personal jurisdiction of these courts for the purpose of any
suit, action or proceeding. In addition, the parties knowingly, intentionally, and irrevocably waive to the fullest extent permitted by law, any
objection which they may now or later have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of relating to this agreement, or
any judgment entered by any court brought in the State of Florida. Further, both parties intentionally and irrevocably waive any claim that any
suit, action or proceeding brought in the State of Florida, County of Volusia, has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
• ATTORNEY’S FEES If Seller employs an attorney to enforce any provision of this Quotation or invoice, or to defend any action brought by
Purchaser, its agents or employees against Seller, whether the action sounds in contract, in tort or otherwise, or to collect any payment due to
Seller from Purchaser whether or not suit is instituted, Seller will be entitled to recover from Purchaser all costs and expenses incurred including
a reasonable attorney’s fee.
• VENUE/JURY TRIAL/INTEREST Purchaser will pay interest on all monies due to Seller at the highest lawful contract rate. Purchaser WAIVES
ANY RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL in any action brought by or against Purchaser involving Seller regardless of whether the claim sounds in contract,
in tort or otherwise, or is in any proceeding related, ancillary or supplementary to this Application. Purchaser waives any right of venue and
agrees that any legal action or arbitration proceeding between Purchaser and Seller regardless of whether it sounds in contract, in tort or
otherwise, will be brought in a state court of competent jurisdiction located in Volusia County, Florida.
• PERSONAL GUARANTY The person signing this Quotation on behalf of the Purchaser, personally and individually, guarantees the full and
prompt performance of the Purchaser and the payment of all sums due to Seller. As used in this PO, The term “Purchaser” will also include the
guarantor and any other party to this PO and all waivers are equally applicable to those persons.
I have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Quotation.
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P.O. Box 602 ● 569 Canal Street ● New Smyrna Beach ● Florida ● 32170
Phone: (386) 428-8875 ● Fax: (386) 428-8767
www.sseteam.com