RFP 25-611 Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services

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a. RFP 25-611: Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services (Not to exceed $1,615,215.31) ~ Updated 9.5.2025

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kishia Towns, Chief, Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education ("the Board") approve the contract award of RFP 25-611 for Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services that include the purchase and installation of wall-mountable cell phone lockers in DeKalb County School District middle schools to Ricoh USA effective upon Board approval, not to exceed $1,615,215.31.
Why: The DeKalb County School District is committed to promoting a distraction-free learning environment aligned with its Disconnect to Reconnect initiative. The presence and misuse of personal mobile devices during school hours hinder academic engagement, increase safety risks, and present challenges to consistent enforcement of school policy. Wall-mountable cell phone lockers provide an equitable, scalable, and secure storage solution that minimizes these concerns, promotes student focus, and supports safer, more productive school climates.
Details: The selected vendor will supply, deliver, and install durable, tamper-resistant wall-mounted cell phone lockers at all middle schools. These lockers will feature individual locking mechanisms (e.g., combination, keypad) and offer 40-60 compartments per unit. The project includes school-specific site assessments, professional installation, administrator/staff training, warranty coverage, and technical support.

Installation will prioritize entry points and high-traffic areas to ensure ease of use, visibility, and compliance with ADA and fire code regulations. The lockers support consistent enforcement of district policy, reduce device-related behavioral incidents, and allow staff to focus on instruction and student engagement.
Financial impact: The Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services will be funded through the general funds operating budget of the Office of the Superintendent, Charge Code: (to be provided).

The cost not to exceed $1,615,215.31.
Contact: Dr. Kishia Towns, Chief, Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-1811
Dr. Darnell T. Logan, Director, Student Relations, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-1811
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
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                                                       Vendor Services Department
                                                                   Procurement
                                                          1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
                                                           Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083


                              REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 25-611
                     Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services
                                                Schedule of Events
    EVENT                          DATE(S)                 TIME         LOCATION


    Solicitation Posts                   6/12/2025                           https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net


    Optional Pre-Proposal
    Conference
                                         6/26/2025         11:00 AM      Via Microsoft Teams (registration required)


    Optional Site Visit
                                         6/27/2025         10:00 AM                            TBD


    Deadline to Submit
    Questions (Q&A)
                                         7/1/2025           12:00 PM         https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net


    Q&A Deadline Responses               7/7/2025           4:30 PM          https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net


    Submission Deadline                  7/15/2025          2:00 PM          https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net


    Virtual Public
    Acknowledgement
                                         7/15/2025          3:00 PM      Via Microsoft Teams (Registration required)




        SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY VIA https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net
                          DeKalb County School District Solicitation Contact Person:
                              Fred Christopher, Procurement Manager III-Non-Capital
                  (678) 676- 0217 and/or email at solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org
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               1701 MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BLVD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30083


                              https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net




        REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
                                  RFP 25-611
             Personal Electronic Device Locker
                   Installation Services
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                                                       TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Title Page ..................................................................................................................................... 2
    Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 3-4
    Submittal Terms ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-7
    Attachments ........................................................................................................................... 30-44


                      PART I – BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION
    A.                        Objectives ............................................................................................................. 8
    B.                        General Information ............................................................................................... 8
    C.                        Procurement Process ............................................................................................. 8
    D.                        Addenda ................................................................................................................. 8
    E.                        Proposal Contact Persons...................................................................................... 9
    F.                        Prohibited Contacts ................................................................................................ 9
    G.                        Optional Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference ............................................................. 9
    H.                        Proposal Submission Deadline………………………………………………………... 9
    I.                        Virtual Public Acknowledgement.……………………………………………………. .. .9
    J.                        Questions and Answers ....................................................................................... 10

                                   PART II – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    A.                        Offeror Performance ........................................................................................... 11
    B.                        News Release ..................................................................................................... 11
    C.                        Non-Discrimination .............................................................................................. 11
    D.                        Drug Free Workplace .......................................................................................... 11
    E.                        Smoke Free Workplace ....................................................................................... 11
    F.                        Background Checks ............................................................................................. 11
    G.                        Costs Incurred ..................................................................................................... 12
    H.                        Insurance ............................................................................................................. 12
    I.                        Indemnification ..................................................................................................... 14
    J.                        Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 .................................... 15
    K.                        Interviews ............................................................................................................ 15
    L.                        Contract Terms .................................................................................................... 15
    M.                        Permits and Applicable Laws ............................................................................... 16
    N.                        Infringement ......................................................................................................... 16
    O.                        Ownership Rights ................................................................................................. 16
    P.                        Non-Collusion....................................................................................................... 16
    Q.                        Conflict of Interest ................................................................................................ 16
    R.                        Financial Stability ................................................................................................. 17
    S.                        No Obligation/No Contract Guaranteed ............................................................... 17
    T.                        Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure ...................................................................... 17
    U.                        Business License ................................................................................................. 18
    V.                        Protest Process…………………………………………………………………………18
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                     TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D)
                                       PART III – SCOPE OF WORK

             A.           Purpose / Project Overview ............................................................................... 21
             B            Project Scope of Work ....................................................................................... 22
             C.           Brochures, Catalogs, Manuals, Websites, Literature ......................................... 25
             D.           Added Value ...................................................................................................... 25
             E.           Technical Proposal ............................................................................................ 25
             F.           Transition Plan................................................................................................... 28
             G.           Required Content / Document Checklist ............................................................ 29




                                                        ATTACHMENTS
             Attachment A – Cost Proposal Form ................................................................................ 30
             Attachment B – Non-Collusion ......................................................................................... 32
             Attachment C- Conflict of Interest .................................................................................... 33
             Attachment D – Critical Paragraphs ................................................................................. 34
             Attachment E – Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure......................................................... 35
             Attachment F – Suspension and Debarment ................................................................... 36
             Attachment G – Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011
                                Certification ........................................................................................ 37-42
             Attachment H – Signature Page....................................................................................... 43
             Final Page ........................................................................................................................ 44




                                                               APPENDIX
                                              Appendix A – Sample Service Agreement
                                              Appendix B – Enrollment Summary Report
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DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) extends this offer to submit a proposal for the possible purchase or
lease of goods and/or services conforming to the following designated specifications, terms, and conditions. This
solicitation will require DCSD Board of Education approval.

Format and Submission of Proposals

Submittal responses to this solicitation will be received electronically on the DeKalb County School District
website at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net.

The format requirements for RFP responses are designed to ensure uniformity in the responses, provide the
information necessary to understand each offeror’s proposal, and facilitate an efficient and comprehensive
evaluation of all responses. Proposals must comply with the specifications and detailed instructions stated in
this RFP document, be signed by the certifying company official, and be presented to the DCSD Purchasing
Department according to the detailed instructions stated in this document.
   •   RFP responses must be submitted electronically via https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net.
   •   Proposals must be presented in a PDF format. All attachments must be identified properly for easy
       recognition and association.
   •   Each page of the response must be numbered.
   •   Each proposal must contain a detailed Table of Contents and must be organized in the same order
       as the requirements are outlined in this RFP document. Each separate bullet point must be addressed
       individually. A response that does not adhere to a “point-by-point” format may be disqualified.
   •   Responses shall be organized simply and economically. Emphasis must be placed on completeness
       and clarity. Proposals that do not include all the required information may be disqualified.

All potential respondents must register as a vendor at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net.

Time is of the essence. Specify your earliest __________ and latest __________ service commencement dates
after receipt of award letter.

Approval by the DeKalb County Board of Education
Official approval by the DeKalb County Board of Education is required for this procurement. No contract shall be
construed to be formed without the advance official approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education. The
successful offeror will be notified after DeKalb County Board of Education approval.

Funding Provisions
No award or contract will be made if funding is not approved by the DeKalb County Board of Education.

Compliance with Requirements
Offeror must indicate below whether or not their proposal is in complete compliance with the stated requirements.
If there are any deviations from these requirements, offeror must indicate in writing what the exact deviations are
and what actual services will be provided. Attach and label additional sheets if necessary.
___ Proposal is in complete compliance with proposal requirements.
___ Proposal deviates from stated requirements as follows:
_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
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 Cancellation
 Awards, contracts, and extensions may be canceled for convenience by the DeKalb County School District
 (DCSD) at any time. In the event of termination of contract by DCSD, the DCSD will be responsible only for those
 services that have been delivered and accepted according to the RFP requirements. Any cancellation for
 convenience by DCSD shall be effective three (3) business days after receipt of the Notice of Cancellation for
 convenience from DCSD by the Offeror.

 Fiscal Year Funding Implications
 The fiscal year for DCSD begins July 1 and ends June 30. This solicitation and any resulting contract(s) may
 contain renewal and extension options.
 This solicitation, any resulting contract(s), and any renewal and extension options shall terminate absolutely
 without further obligation on the part of DCSD at the end of the fiscal year in which this solicitation was issued and
 at each June 30 renewal anniversary date thereafter unless the successful offeror is notified otherwise and agrees
 in writing to the exercise of renewal and extension options.

 Payment to Successful Vendor(s)
 Payment for goods and services will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Vendor(s) doing business with
 DCSD are required to provide EFT payment information when registering as a DCSD vendor at:
 https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/purchasing/.

Rights Reserved
DCSD reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all parts of responsive proposals received and/or to reject
all proposals submitted. DCSD reserves the right to award any resulting contract in the manner that is in the best
interest of and most advantageous to DCSD. DCSD reserves the right to waive any technicalities or minor
irregularities in responses received and to award the contract in the most beneficial manner for DCSD. The decision
of DCSD shall be final.
DCSD reserves the right to request and negotiate a “best and final” response from offerors.

Taxes
Purchases made by DCSD are not subject to federal, state, or local sales tax. A Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
will be furnished upon request.

F.O.B. Delivery
All prices are to be F.O.B. delivery to various DCSD locations.

Estimated Quantities
The quantities shown in this RFP document are estimates, which are provided for your information. However,
actual quantities purchased by DCSD may vary.

Exclusions of Trade Usages
This RFP contains all of the terms, conditions and obligations to which the parties agree, and shall not be
modified, controlled, explained, supplemented or affected in any way by any usage of trade not expressly
included in this agreement.

Conditional Proposals
Proposals that are conditional and/or in any way qualify or vary the terms of these instructions, conditions, and
specifications shall be considered non-responsive and disqualified.
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Offeror Failure
In the event services to be furnished by the successful offeror should for any reason fail to conform to the scope
of work contained herein, DCSD reserves the right to reject the services and further reserves the right to terminate
the contract.
Failure of the successful offeror to perform contracted services may also result in the removal of that offeror from
doing business with DCSD for a period of not less than one year.

Georgia Open Records Act
All proposals submitted in response to DCSD solicitations may be subject to the Georgia Open Records Act, which
permits any member of the public to inspect and/or copy documents prepared and maintained or received in the
course of the operation of the public office or agency.

No Assignment of Award
The successful offeror may not assign the award or contract to or subcontract with another party without the
express written permission of DCSD.

The Laws of the State of Georgia
   This RFP and subsequent agreement are subject to the laws of the State of Georgia.

2 CFR 200.322(a)
§ 200.322 Domestic preferences for procurements.
(a) As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, the non-Federal entity should, to the greatest extent
    practicable under a Federal award, provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods
    products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel,
    cement, or other manufactured products).

Additional Terms
In the event an award is made to an offeror, the resulting contract shall not depart from this document unless
agreed to in writing by DCSD and the successful offeror. DCSD shall not be bound by additional terms and
conditions and/or extraneous language added to this document by offerors.

ALL SOLICITATIONS ISSUED BY DCSD ARE ADVERTISED IN THE LEGAL SECTION OF THE CHAMPION
NEWSPAPER, (404) 373-7779, POSTED ON THE DCSD IONWAVE WEBSITE, AND POSTED IN THE TEAM
GEORGIA MARKETPLACE’S GEORGIA PROCUREMENT REGISTRY. Offerors are solely responsible to
review and make themselves aware of DCSD solicitations posted on the following website:

                                 https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx
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                                    PART I
                           BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION
A. Objectives
DeKalb County School District (hereinafter, “DCSD”) is requesting qualified vendors to submit proposals to
provide and install personal electronic device lockers.
Awarded offeror(s) shall provide services in accordance with the specifications, requirements and terms and
conditions stated herein. Services shall include all labor, materials, tools, specialized equipment, supplies,
trained personnel, insurance, travel, per diem, direct and indirect administrative costs, overhead, tolls, parking,
fuel, lodging, all other cost and charges, and all things and services necessary to provide services, in
accordance with the requirements of this RFP. There shall be no add-on charges of any kind. DCSD reserves
the right to make multiple awards.

B. General Information
DCSD is a metropolitan Atlanta public school system organized and existing under the Constitution and laws
of the State of Georgia. DCSD is located in the fourth largest county in Georgia. DeKalb County is one of the
most culturally diverse counties in the nation. DCSD has a student enrollment of over 92,000 students in pre-
kindergarten through grade 12. With more than 138 schools and centers, DCSD educates the third largest pre-
kindergarten through grade 12 student population in the State of Georgia. DCSD is the second largest
employer in DeKalb County with approximately 14,000 employees.
DCSD is dedicated to giving every student the best possible education through an intensive core curriculum
and specialized, challenging instructional and career programs. DCSD is striving to become the premier K-12
school system of choice and desires to significantly improve leadership, teaching, and student learning to fulfill
its mission as an organization for public education.
DCSD includes approximately:
  • 77 Elementary Schools
  • 19 Middle Schools
  • 22 High Schools
  •    8 Start-up Charter Schools
  • 12 Specialized Learning Centers
  •    6 Administrative Centers, and
  •    5 Athletic Stadiums
DCSD’s wide-area network connects instruction and administration sites to deliver technology and learning
tools to every child. The main administrative offices are located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone
Mountain, Georgia 30083. DCSD is governed by a seven-member Board of Education.

C. Procurement Process
The procurement will be on a formally advertised basis. Proposals must be responsive to all aspects of this
RFP.

D. Addenda
It is the responsibility of offerors to frequently check for any addenda, questions, and answers posted on the
Purchasing Bulletin Board on the DCSD website. Failure on the part of offerors to make themselves aware of
and comply with addenda requirements will not relieve them of this obligation.

All posted addenda must be printed, signed by the offeror, and included in the offeror’s RFP submission.

Click on the following link to the Purchasing Bulletin Board: https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net
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 E. Proposal Contact Person
 The assigned contact person for offerors is Fred Christopher, Procurement Manager III-Non-Capital who can
 be reached at (678) 676-0217 or by email to solicitationquestions@dekabschoolsga.org.

 F. Prohibited Contact(s)
 Except with the consent of the proposal contact person, all offerors, including any persons affiliated with or in any
 way related to the offeror, are strictly prohibited from contacting DeKalb County Board of Education members and
 DCSD employees or consultants on any matter having to do in any aspect with this RFP between the time a request
 for proposal is formally released and a recommendation is made by the administration to the Board, other than as
 provided herein. Communication with anyone other than the proposal contact person regarding any portion
 of this RFP can result in the violating firm being disqualified. Furthermore, no employee, officer, or agent of
 the DeKalb County Board of Education or DCSD may participate in the selection, award or administration of a
 contract if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest.
 Board Member Communication with Prospective Vendors
 Vendors shall not contact Board members individually for the purpose of soliciting a purchase or contract between
 the time a request for proposal is formally released and a recommendation is made by the administration to the
 Board. If a vendor violates this prohibition during this timeframe, consideration for the vendor for award shall be
 invalidated. Board members shall be notified of possible violations and actions taken.

 G. Optional Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference
 An optional virtual pre-proposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams at 11:00 AM EST on Thursday,
 June 26, 2025.

 Prospective offerors must provide the following information by 5:00 PM EST, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025:

 Name and Title
 Company Name
 Telephone Number
 Email Address

 This information must be sent to solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org. Please enter “Optional Virtual
 Pre-Proposal Conference – RFP 25-611 Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services” in the subject
 line of your email. An invitation will be sent via Microsoft Teams to those providing the above information no later
 than Thursday, June 26, 2025, by 10:30 AM EST.

 There will be Optional Site Visits on Friday, June 27, 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM EST. The locations will be
 Stone Mountain High School located at 4555 Central Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, Hambrick Elementary
 School located at 1101 Hambrick Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 and, Freedom Middle School located at 505
 South Hairston Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088.

H. Proposal Submission Deadline
All potential offerors must register as a vendor at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net.
Proposals in response to this RFP must be received electronically via IonWave no later than 2:00 PM on
Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Proposals received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

I. Virtual Public Acknowledgement
The public acknowledgment will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 3:00
PM EST. For those who would like to attend the acknowledgement, please register no later than Monday, July
14, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST, by sending an email to solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org.

Please enter “Virtual Public Acknowledgement - RFP 25-611 Personal Electronic Device Locker
Installation Services” in the subject line of your email.
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An invitation will be sent via Microsoft Teams to those participants no later than Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by
2:30 PM EST.


J. Questions and Answers
It is intended that this RFP be adequate for any offeror to respond to DCSD’s requirements. However, should offerors
have questions, all questions shall be submitted electronically to: https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net. Questions
submitted to any other mailbox, voice mail or e-mail address will not be considered for response. The deadline to
submit questions is Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions received after the deadline will not be
considered.
All questions received by the deadline shall be answered in writing and both the questions and answers will be posted
to the website https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net no later than Monday, July 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST.
Responses to questions will not be posted on official DCSD holidays.


                                      https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net
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                                            PART II
                                     GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Offeror Performance
   The successful offeror is required to perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions,
   and agreements of this RFP document and any negotiated contract(s). Specifications contained herein and
   in the successful response will become contractual obligations if an award ensues. Failure of the offeror to
   fully perform these obligations may result in the cancellation of the award and contract.
    DCSD will look to the offeror and his/her identified personnel to coordinate and deliver the services described
    in this RFP. The services shall not be delegated to sub-offerors or assigned to any third party.

B. News Release
   Any news release or publicity pertaining to any phase of this project must be cleared through the DCSD
   Executive Director of Communications.

C. Non-Discrimination
   DCSD does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in any of
   its employment practices, education programs, services or activities.
    DCSD supports an open, fair, and impartial free-market system which maximizes competition and seeks to
    include all responsible businesses and to provide ample opportunities for business growth and development.
    Minority businesses are encouraged and given the opportunity to bid on various projects; however, all
    responses will be evaluated on the same criteria. It is not the intention or desire of DCSD to restrict or
    impede competition, nor to increase the cost of the work.

D. Drug-Free Workplace
   By submission of a response to this RFP, the offeror certifies that he/she and his/her employees shall not
   engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled
   substance or drugs during the performance of the contract.

E. Smoke-Free Workplace
   By submission of a response to this RFP, the offeror certifies that he/she and his/her employees shall not
   use tobacco products on DCSD property at any time during the performance of this contract.

F. Background Checks
   A criminal background check must be performed on all contractors, consultants, subcontractors,
   volunteers and vendors (hereinafter jointly referred to as "Individuals") who provide services on
   DCSD premises, supervise services on DCSD premises, or has contact with students. These
   Individuals shall undergo the same criminal background check, within the last 365 days, as required
   by DCSD employees. Such background checks will be performed by DCSD at the expense of the
   Individual at a cost of $45.00 per individual.

   Additionally, any charges against the Individual, may be deemed unacceptable in DCSD’s sole
   discretion regardless of whether dismissed, expunged, sealed, removed from the record, treated as
   a “first offender” or dead docketed. Upon receipt and evaluation of DCSD’s background check
   results, DCSD may demand that the Individual have no contact with DCSD students or parents or
   provide services to DCSD premises.

   Any failure of the contractor to obtain a criminal records background check through DCSD, as stated
   herein, may result in termination of any resulting contract between contractor and DCSD.
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G. Costs Incurred
   DCSD is not liable for any costs incurred by an offeror in preparing and/or submitting a response to this RFP
   or for any interview if requested. Any and all costs incurred by the offeror in preparing and/or submitting a
   response to this RFP and interviewing with DCSD (if requested) shall be the sole responsibility of the offeror
   and shall not be reimbursed by DCSD.
    There is no guarantee of any offeror receiving an award as a result of submitting a response to this RFP.

H. Insurance
    Certificate of Insurance and/or ACORD Form is required with solicitation submittal and required upon award.
   Upload this documentation under the Response Attachment tab via IonWave titled “Certificate of
   Insurance”.

   The DCSD Director of Risk Management sets insurance and indemnification requirements for each
   Solicitation.

   Certificate of Insurance / Accord Form is required with solicitation submittal upon award. Provision of
   Certificate of Insurance is a mandatory requirement. Proposals submitted with certificates of
   insurance will be considered conditionally responsive to the insurance and indemnification requirement.
   Final award of this RFP will be contingent upon receipt within six (6) business days of request for
   insurance documentation complete with the following requirements and fully acceptable to the DCSD
   Risk Manager. No work will commence / no purchases will be made without the written statement of
   approval of insurance coverage from the DCSD Risk Manager. In the event the awarded offeror cannot
   produce insurance coverage acceptable to the Risk Manager within the time provided, DCSD reserves
   the right to award this solicitation to the first runner-up.

          (1) The successful Offeror shall procure and maintain throughout the term of this agreement a
          policy or policies of insurance providing coverage as set forth below that shall protect the offeror
          and the Indemnitees (as defined in Part II, Section I of this RFP) from any claims for bodily injury,
          property damage, or personal injury which may arise out of offeror’s operations under this
          agreement. The foregoing policies shall be obtained from insurance companies approved to do
          business in the State of Georgia and companies acceptable to DCSD. Offeror shall procure the
          insurance policy(ies) at the offeror’s own expense and shall furnish to DCSD a certificate of
          insurance containing the following:

          (a) Name and address of authorized agent;
          (b) Name and address of insured;
          (c) Name of insurance company;
          (d) Description of coverage in standard terminology;
          (e) Policy period;
          (f) Policy Number;
          (g) Limits of liability;
          (h) Name and address of certificate holder;
          (i) Acknowledgment to the DCSD of notice of expiration or cancellation;
          (j) Signature of authorized agent;
          (k) Telephone number of authorized agent; and
          (l) Details of policy exclusions applicable to this agreement in comments section of
              insurance certificate.

          All certificates evidencing primary and excess layers shall be renewed and kept current and up to
          date on an annual basis.
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        (2) Offeror is required to maintain the following insurance coverage during the term of this
        agreement:

        (a) Workers Compensation Insurance in the amounts of the statutory limits established by
        The General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Offeror shall have the ability to self -insure its
        required workers’ compensation coverage if offeror is an approved self-insurer in the State of
        Georgia.

       (b) Commercial General Liability Policy, or equivalent coverage, to include products and
        completed operations liability and contractual liability. The Commercial General Liability Policy
        shall have dollar limits sufficient to insure that there is no gap in coverage between this policy and
        any excess or Commercial Umbrella Policy described below.

       (c) Automobile Liability Policy to include but not be limited to liability coverage on any
       owned, non-owned and hired vehicle used by offeror or offeror’s personnel in the
       performance of this agreement. The Comprehensive Automobile Policy shall have dollar
       limits sufficient to insure that there is no gap in coverage between this policy and the
       excess or Commercial Umbrella Policy required under this agreement.

        (d) Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability Policy, which must provide the same or broader
        coverage than those provided for in the above Comprehensive General Liability and Business Auto
        Policies. Policy limits for the Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability Policy shall have an annual
        occurrence and annual aggregate limit not less than $2,000,000 per claim.

        (e) Professional Liability or Errors & Omissions coverage with limits not less than $2,000,000 per
        claim/$2,000,000 aggregate. The deductible shall not exceed $10,000 per claim.

        (f) Under all coverage and certificates required hereunder, policies shall or be endorsed               to
        include the following terms and conditions:

                   (i) All policies and coverage shall be on an “occurrence” not “claims made” basis
                       (excepting (e) above)

                   (ii) The foregoing policies shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies
                   will not be canceled, or not renewed, allowed to lapse for any reason until at least thirty (30)
                   days prior written notice has been given to DCSD.

                   (iii) Shall waive all right of subrogation against Indemnitees (as defined in Part II, Section I
                   of this RFP) for losses arising out of this agreement.

                   (iv) A severability of interest or cross liability clause or endorsement applies to commercial
                   general liability and excess liability policies.

                   (v) Certificates of Insurance showing such coverage to be in force shall be filed with
                   DCSD prior to commencement or continuation of any work under this agreement.

                   (vi) All such coverage shall remain in full force and effect during the term and any renewal
                   or extension thereof.

        (g) Under coverage and certificates required under Sections 2(a), 2(b), (c), and (d) above, policies
        shall be endorsed to include the following terms and conditions:

             (i)     Minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate.
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              Primary limits of coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence must be with insurers
              approved to conduct business in the State of Georgia. Excess or umbrella liability insurance
              may be placed with any insurer submitted by offeror, including captive or self-insured
              programs, with the prior written approval of DCSD.

         (ii) Contractual liability coverage, specifically referencing this agreement and its
              Indemnity applies to liability assumed by the named insured.

        (iii) Shall include Indemnitees as additional insured except on coverages (2) (a) and (2)(e).

        (iv) Shall waive all right of subrogation against Indemnitees (as defined in Part II, Section
             I of this RFP) for losses arising out of this agreement.

        (v) A severability of interest or cross liability clause or endorsement applies to commercial
            general liability and excess liability policies.

        (vi) Shall be primary and not excess to any other coverage provided by or available to the
             Indemnitees (as defined in Part II, Section H of this RFP).

        (h) Offeror shall require any and all subofferors performing work under this agreement to
        carry insurance of the types and with limits of liability as offeror shall deem appropriate
         and adequate for the work being performed. However, the obligations of the offeror to the
         Indemnitees assumed in Sections of Indemnification, and Insurance shall not be reduced or
         diminished by the standards set for the subofferors. Further, offeror agre es that their obligations
         to indemnify and insure the Indemnitees shall pertain to all losses arising out of the subofferor’s
         acts or negligence in the same manner and to the same extent as if committed by the offeror.
         Offeror shall obtain and make available for inspection by DCSD, current certificates of insurance
         evidencing insurance coverage by such subofferors.

I.   Indemnification
     1) The successful offeror shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DeKalb County School Board,
        the DeKalb County School District, DCSD, and their officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers,
        and assigns (all of whom may collectively be referred to as "Indemnitees" throughout this RFP), from
        any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, losses, liabilities,
        costs, interest, and damages of every kind and description, including any attorneys’ fees and/or
        litigation and investigative expenses, for bodily injury, personal injury, (including but not limited to
        offeror’s employees), or loss or destruction of property (including loss of use, damage or destruction of
        DCSD owned property) to the extent that any such claim or suit was caused by, arose out of, or
        contributed to, in whole or in part, by reason of any act, omission, professional error, fault, mistake, or
        negligence whether active, passive or imputed, of the offeror its employees, agents, representatives,
        or their employees, agents, or representatives in connection with or incidental to offeror’s performance
        of the agreed-upon services regardless of whether such liability, claim, damage, loss, cost or expense
        is caused in part by an Indemnitee.
     2) The successful offeror shall also indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Indemnitees from any and
        all costs, expenses, claims, demands, rights, liabilities and causes of action inuring to offeror from
        events over which the Indemnitees exercise no control, such as Acts of God, strikes or government
        restrictions.

        Offeror's obligation to indemnify any Indemnitee shall survive the completion, expiration, or termination
        of offeror’s agreed-upon services for any reason.
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J. Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of
 Upload this documentation under the Response Attachment tab via IonWave titled “IMMIGRATION SECURITY
 DOCUMENTATION”.
   The Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 applies to and is a requirement for all DeKalb
   County School District solicitations for physical performance of services (i.e., public works contracts). The
   Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 does not apply to solicitations for items,
   commodities and products.

   Offerors must complete and/or have their subcontractors complete the following forms:

   1) Immigration and Security Certification
   2) Offeror E-Verify Affidavit
   3) Contractor Affidavit (Contractor Only)
   4) Subcontractor Affidavit (Subcontractor Only); and
   5) Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit (Sub-Subcontractor Only)

   The Immigration and Security Certification, the Offeror E-Verify Affidavit, the Contractor Affidavit,
   Subcontractor Affidavit and the Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit must be completed, notarized and submitted with
   your bid response.

   I acknowledge the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 requirements for service providers
   and confirm by my signature below that the Immigration and Security Certification, the Contractor Affidavit,
   the Subcontractor Affidavit and the Sub-Subcontractor Affidavit are each completed, notarized and made a
   part of this solicitation response package. I also acknowledge that all items or services furnished to DCSD
   must comply with applicable federal and state immigration laws, and regulation.

   ______Please check here if the Illegal Immigration and Reform Act of 2011 does not apply to your solicitation,
   because it is one for items, commodities, or products. If this does not apply to any portion of the solicitation,
   then the Offeror is not required to complete the Contractor Affidavit, the Subcontractor Affidavit and the Sub-
   Subcontractor Affidavit (reference Attachment page).
K. Interviews
DCSD reserves the right to require offerors to participate in one or more interviews with DCSD board members
and/or staff. Offerors must be prepared to discuss the salient points of their proposal within two (2) normal
working days of being asked to participate in interviews. There are to be no presentations, individually or
collectively, without such invitation.

L. Contract Terms
In the event DCSD determines that outsourcing these services are in its best interest, with the approval of the
DeKalb County Board of Education, the successful offeror will be notified in writing. A contract confirming firm
fixed price and other terms shall be signed by the parties. Services will begin on or about Septemebr
2025. The initial contract duration shall be for one year from the final execution date of both parties. The contract
may contain up to four (4) 1-year extension options contingent upon DCSD’s offer of such extension, the
successful offeror’s acceptance and the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education to extend the
contract. The contract is subject to the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education and to fiscal year
funding limitations. The contract price must be held firm for the entire term of the contract.

DCSD reserves the right to terminate any resulting contract for convenience. In the event of contract termination
by DCSD, the DCSD will be responsible only for those services and deliverables that have been received and
accepted. Any cancellation for convenience by DCSD shall be effective three (3) business days after receipt of
the Notice of Cancellation for convenience from DCSD by the offeror. Non-performance of contract terms
shall give sufficient cause for DCSD to cancel the contract. Non-performance shall be construed to include,
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but is not limited to, failure of the offeror to deliver equipment or perform services in the time specified or in the
manner required.

A contract is attached which includes all of the terms and conditions that the offeror must affirm and
comply. Refer to Appendix A, Sample Service Agreement. Please review DCSD’s attached contract terms
and conditions prior to submitting a response to this RFP. Offerors should plan on the contract terms and
conditions attached to this RFP being included in any award as a result of this RFP. Therefore, all costs
associated with complying with these requirements should be included in any pricing quoted by the offeror.

M. Permits and Applicable Laws
By submitting a proposal, offeror acknowledges its acceptance of the RFP specifications and the contract terms
and conditions without change except as otherwise expressly stated in the submitted proposal.
If an offeror takes exception to a contract term or provision, the offeror must state the reason for the exception
and state the specific contract language it proposes to include in place of the provision. Any exceptions to the
contract must be submitted as an attachment to the offeror’s response. Proposed exceptions must not conflict
with or attempt to preempt mandatory requirements specified in the RFP.

Offerors shall at their own expense obtain all necessary permits, certifications, and licenses and shall comply
with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations necessary to the full execution
of the requirements stated herein. Offerors shall maintain all such permits, licenses, certifications, and
compliances in a current status throughout the course of the contract. Offerors shall submit copies of permits,
licenses, and certifications evidencing proof of the aforementioned immediately upon request of DCSD. Offerors
shall be in compliance with registration with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office as applicable.

N. Infringement
Offeror shall fully indemnify Indemnitees against any claims of infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret,
trademark, or other intellectual property rights related to the offeror’s response to this RFP or services performed
upon contract award. Offeror’s obligation to indemnify any Indemnitee shall survive the completion, expiration,
or termination of offeror’s agreed-upon services for any reason.

O. Ownership Rights
DCSD shall retain ownership rights to the contents of all documents, supporting literature, and data submitted
by offerors to this RFP.

P. Non-Collusion
Upload this documentation under the Response Attachment tab via IonWave titled “NON-COLLUSION”
Offerors shall fully certify that they, as individuals or as officials of a business entity, have not entered into any
agreement, participated in collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free and competitive responses
to this RFP. Further, offerors guarantee that their response is not made in conjunction with or on behalf of
another party and that they have not been directly or indirectly induced in any manner or taken any action to
result in a restriction of trade or in an unfair advantage.

Q. Conflict of Interest
Upload this documentation under the Response Attachment tab via IonWave titled “Conflict of Interest”.
Offeror shall use its best efforts to disclose with their proposal the name of any officer, director, or agent who
also is a DCSD employee, agent, representative, contractor, immediate family member (spouse, child, sibling,
or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling or parent) or DeKalb County Board of Education member.

Offerors shall also disclose the name of any DCSD employee, agent, representative, contractor, immediate
family member or board member who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest in five percent or more in the
Offeror’s company or any of its branches. In the event the Offeror was aware of a conflict of interest prior to the
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award of the contract and did not disclose the conflict DCSD may, at its discretion, terminate the contract for
default.
The Offeror further agrees that, if after award, a conflict of interest is discovered, an immediate and full disclosure
in writing must be made to the DCSD Purchasing Department which must include a description of the action
which the Offeror has taken or proposes to take to avoid or mitigate such conflicts. If a conflict of interest is
determined to exist, DCSD may, at its discretion, cancel the contract. Offerors shall certify that their response
to this RFP is impartial, at arms-length, and free of any conflict of interest at this time, unfair advantage, or
personal benefit to any DCSD official.

R. Financial Stability
Upload this documentation under the Response Attachment tab via IonWave titled “FINANCIAL STATEMENTS”.

     1. Offerors shall provide a copy of their company’s audited financial statements for the previous two
        (2) years – 2023 and 2024. A certified audit is preferred however, an offeror’s 2023 and 2024 tax
        returns and balance sheets will be accepted.
     2. Indicate here if your company is publicly traded or not publicly traded:
        My company is publicly traded.       _____/
        My company is not publicly traded. _____/
     3. If your company is a publicly traded company, provide a copy of your company’s annual report for
        the previous two (2) years – 2023 and 2024.
     4. List all civil and criminal proceedings your company has been the subject of, or named a party in, and
        provide the outcome of those proceedings. This list should include any lawsuits, administrative actions,
        or litigation to which your company is currently a party or has been a party. Please explain the basis
        for all claims, your response to those claims and state whether a settlement was reached, or a judgment
        entered.
     5. State whether your company, or any affiliate currently or previously associated with your company, has
        ever filed a petition in bankruptcy, taken any actions with respect to insolvency, reorganization,
        receivership, moratoriums or assignment for the benefit of creditors, or otherwise sought relief from
        creditors.
     6. State whether your company was the subject of any order, judgment or decree not subsequently
        reversed, suspended or vacated by any court permanently enjoining your company from engaging in
        any type of business practice.

S. No Obligation/No Award Guaranteed/Cost to Propose
This RFP does not commit DCSD to contract with any offeror to this RFP. There is no guarantee of any offeror
receiving an award or contract as a result of submitting a response to this RFP. The contract, if any, will be
awarded to the offeror whose proposal offers the best value to DCSD in meeting the required scope of work
described herein, if the appropriate funds are available and the contract is approved by the DeKalb County Board
of Education. No obligation or commitment is incurred by the DeKalb County Board of Education from the receipt
of any proposal, marketing materials, or presentations. There is no guarantee that any offeror will receive an
award as a result of submitting a proposal. Any/all costs incurred by the offeror in preparation and submission
of this proposal are the sole responsibility of the offeror. Expenses incurred by the offeror will not be reimbursed
by DCSD or become a reason for contracting with the offeror.

T. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
Information made available to offerors by DCSD shall be used only for purposes related to responding to this
RFP and shall not be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of DCSD.
Offerors to this RFP unequivocally agree to assume responsibility for protecting and safeguarding the
confidentiality of DCSD records that are not public information. Such information may include but is not limited
to student and human resource file contents.
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U. Business License
Upload this documentation under the Response Attachment tab via IonWave titled “BUSINESS LICENSE”.
Offerors shall submit with their proposal, a copy of their valid company business license. If the offeror is a
Georgia corporation, offeror shall submit a valid county or city business license.
If the offeror is not a Georgia corporation, offeror shall submit a certificate of authority to transact business in the
state of Georgia and a copy of their valid business license issued by their home jurisdiction. If offeror holds a
professional certification which is licensed by the state of Georgia, offeror shall submit a copy of their valid
professional license. Any license submitted in response to this requirement shall be maintained by the offeror
for the duration of the contract.

V. Protest Process
   This section describes the mandatory administrative procedure whereby Offerors submitting sealed
   competitive bids/proposals (hereinafter referred to as “bidders”) to DCSD for proposals worth $100,000 or
   more may challenge the solicitation process, and whereby bidders/Offerors on sealed competitive bids directly
   related to Vendor Services for proposals worth $100,000 or more, may challenge contract awards.
     1. Protests. A bidder may file a written protest challenging DCSD’s compliance with applicable
        procurement procedures subject to the bidder’s compliance with the provisions outlined below. Any
        such written protest will be resolved in accordance with these provisions:
          a) appropriate identification of the solicitation;
          b) a statement of reasons for the protest;
          c) supporting exhibits, evidence, or documents to substantiate any claims unless not available within
             the filing time (in which case the Offeror must proceed to file the protest during the filing period
             identified below but state the expected availability of the material); and the desired remedy.
     2. Types of Challenges. Any bidder interested in and capable of responding to a competitive solicitation
        may file a protest with respect to the competitive solicitation process including, but not limited to, a
        challenge to specifications or any events or facts arising during the solicitation process. Any bidder
        submitting a timely bid/proposal in response to a competitive solicitation may file a protest with respect
        to DCSD’s intended or actual contract award including, but not limited to, events or facts arising during
        the evaluation and/or negotiation process.
     3. Form of Protest. At a minimum, the written protest must include the following:
          a)   the name and address of the protestor;
          b)   appropriate identification of the solicitation;
          c)   a statement of reasons for the protest;
          d)   supporting exhibits, evidence, or documents to substantiate any claims unless not available within
               the filing time (in which case the Offeror must proceed to file the protest during the filing period
               identified below but state the expected availability of the material); and the desired remedy.
          DCSD, at its discretion, may deem issues not raised in the initial protest as waived with
          prejudice by the protesting Offeror.
     4.    Filing Protests. A protest is considered to be properly filed when it is in writing, signed by a company
          officer authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the Offeror, and is received by the Vendor Services.
          The protest may be sent by any of the following means:
                                             MAIL: Attention: Carla Smith, Executive Director
                                               DeKalb County School District
                                                      Vendor Services
                                             1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
                                              Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
                                    Email: solicitationquestions@dekalbschoolsga.org
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                The Offeror must observe the following deadlines when filing a protest:

                          Type of Protest                                  Protest Filing Deadline
             Challenge to Competitive Solicitation             Two (2) business days prior to the closing
                           Process                             date and time of the solicitation as identified
                                                               on the Invitation to Bid.
             Challenge to an Intended or Actual                In the event DCSD posts a Notice of Intent to
                      Contract Award                           Award (“NOIA”), the protest must be filed
                                                               within ten (10) calendar days of the date the
                                                               NOIA is posted.
                                                               In the event DCSD does not post a NOIA,
                                                               the protest must be filed within ten (10)
                                                               calendar days of the date the Notice of
                                                               Award (“NOA”) is posted.

        If a bidder fails to file a protest by the applicable deadline, such failure shall be deemed as a
        waiver with prejudice of any grounds the bidder may have for protest.
    5. Stay of procurement during protest review.
       When a protest challenging the competitive solicitation process has been timely filed at least two (2)
       business days prior to the closing date and time, the solicitation shall not close until a final decision
       resolving the protest has been issued, unless the facilities management department makes a written
       determination that the closing of the solicitation without delay is necessary to protect the interests of
       DCSD.

       When a protest challenging an intended contract award has been timely filed, DCSD shall not proceed
       to actual contract award unless the Vendor Services Department makes a written determination that
       the issuance of a contract or performance of the contract without delay is necessary to protect the
       interests of DCSD. If it is determined that it is necessary to proceed with contract performance without
       delay, the bidder/Offeror with this contingent contract may proceed with performance and receive
       payment for work performed in strict accordance with the terms of the contract. The provisions of this
       paragraph are not applicable to a protest pertaining to events or facts arising during the solicitation
       process.
    6. Protest Resolution.
       The Vendor Services Department shall review and issue a written decision on the protest within seven
       (7) business days. This decision shall be deemed final. Available remedies for sustained protests are
       as follows:
                           •   If a protest is sustained prior to the closing date and time of the solicitation,
                               available remedies may include, but are not limited to, the following:
                               modification of the solicitation document including, but not limited to,
                               specifications and terms and conditions; extension of the solicitation closing
                               date and time (as appropriate); and cancellation of the solicitation.
                           •   If a protest of the intended/actual contract award is sustained, available
                               remedies may include but are not limited to, the following: revision or
                               cancellation of the NOIA/NOA, re-evaluation and re-award, or re-solicitation
                               with appropriate changes to the new solicitation.
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   7. Costs
 In no event shall a bidder be entitled to recover any costs incurred in connection with the solicitation or protest
 process, including, but not limited to, the costs of preparing a bid/proposal, the costs of participating in the
 protest process, or any attorney fees.
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                                                PART III
                                             SCOPE OF WORK
A. Purpose

  The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is committed to fostering a positive, safe, and academically
  focused learning environment for all students. In alignment with the district’s Disconnect to Reconnect
  initiative, which aims to reduce student distraction, increase engagement, and promote healthy digital
  boundaries, DCSD proposes the implementation of wall-mountable personal electronic device lockers
  in all elementary, middle, and high schools across the district.

  The widespread use of personal mobile devices during the school day has become a significant barrier
  to instructional time, student focus, peer interaction, and overall campus safety. Despite existing cell
  phone policies, enforcement remains inconsistent and burdensome for school staff. Wall-mounted
  personal electronic device lockers provide a secure, scalable, and student-friendly solution to help
  schools manage device usage more effectively.

  Key drivers for this initiative include:

     •   Academic Disruption: Excessive phone use during instructional time negatively impacts
         attention, retention, and participation. Students frequently use phones to access social media,
         play games, or message peers during class, which undermines academic progr ess.

     •   Social-Emotional Concerns: Increased phone access has been linked to rising levels of anxiety,
         cyberbullying, and social withdrawal among adolescents. Reducing access during school hours
         supports improved peer relationships and emotional regulation.

     •   School Climate and Safety: Phones are often used to record altercations, escalate conflicts via
         social media, and coordinate off-campus incidents. Secure storage solutions reduce these
         safety risks and promote a more orderly school environment.

     •   Equitable Enforcement: Current enforcement of phone policies varies widely across campuses,
         leading to perceptions of bias or unfair treatment. A centralized storage system establishes a
         consistent standard and reduces disciplinary disparities.

  The Disconnect to Reconnect campaign is a district-wide effort to re-establish personal connection,
  deepen student engagement, and promote in-person collaboration by minimizing the use of mobile
  devices during the instructional day. Wall-mountable personal electronic device lockers operationalize
  this vision by:

     •   Offering a visible, accountable structure that aligns with the district’s messaging around digital
         balance and in-person engagement.

     •   Reinforcing Tier 1 behavioral expectations by embedding digital boundaries into the school’s
         physical and procedural infrastructure.

     •   Empowering staff to focus on instruction and relationship-building rather than device
         confiscation or disciplinary action.
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   The strategic deployment of wall-mountable lockers is expected to yield measurable improvements in:

      •   Instructional time regained due to reduced distractions.

      •   Student attendance and on-task behavior.

      •   Mental health and peer interaction.

      •   Campus security and incident reduction.

      •   Consistency of policy enforcement across all schools.

   The DeKalb County School District is committed to ensuring that every student learns in an environment
   that supports focus, safety, equity, and personal growth. The implementation of wall-mountable personal
   electronic device lockers across all elementary, middle and high school campuses represents a proactive,
   scalable solution that aligns with our district-wide Disconnect to Reconnect initiative. By reducing
   distractions, reinforcing behavioral expectations, and creating consistent enforcement structures, this
   initiative supports the academic, emotional, and social development of our students.

   Any contract resulting from this RFP will include but not be limited to the District’s Standard Terms and
   Conditions and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C.§ 1232g; 34 CFR
   Part 99) Student Level Data Protection Standard Terms and Conditions. This information is provided in
   the DCSD Student Code of Conduct Handbook and can be found at
   https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/dese/student-relations/.

   Awarded offeror shall provide equipment and services in accordance with the scope of work,
   requirements and terms and conditions stated herein. Services will include all labor, materials, tools,
   specialized equipment, supplies, trained personnel, insurance, travel, per diem, direct and indirect
   administrative costs, overhead, tolls, parking, fuel, lodging, all other cost and charges, and all things
   and services necessary and in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. There shall be no add -
   on charges of any kind.

   DCSD, at its discretion, determines the criteria and process whereby proposals are evaluated and
   awarded. No damages shall be recoverable by any challenger as a result of these determinations or
   decisions by DCSD.

   DCSD reserves the right to make multiple awards and will be responsible for administration of this
   contract.

B. Project Scope of Work

   The selected vendor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary to supply,
   deliver, and install secure, durable, and easy-to-use wall-mountable electronic device lockers across
   all elementary, middle and high schools in the DeKalb County School District. The vendor will also be
   required to provide training, technical support, and warranty services as outlined below.
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  1. Product Specifications
  The vendor shall supply wall-mountable lockers that meet the following minimum specifications:

     a. Capacity and Dimensions:
           i. Each locker unit should have a minimum of 20 individual compartments.
          ii. At a minimum, units must be designed to accommodate a standard-sized smartphone,
              protective case, and small personal items (e.g., AirPods).
         iii. Lockers must be compact and mountable to indoor walls without encroaching on ADA
              pathways or obstructing building egress.
         iv.  Prospective vendors must provide specification sheets for proposed lockers. Failure to
              provide specification sheets may result in a vendor’s submission being deemed
              non-responsive.


     b. Construction and Materials:
          i.  Lockers must be constructed with high-grade, tamper-resistant steel or heavy-duty
              polycarbonate material.
         ii.  Surfaces should be resistant to scratching, graffiti, corrosion, and fire damage.


     c. Locking Mechanism Options:
          i.  Lockers must offer secure individual access using one or more of the following systems:
                       1. Keyed locks with master key override.
                       2. Combination locks with master key override.
                       3. Digital keypad access with administrator override.
                       4. RFID or badge-access options (preferred for high-volume schools).


     d. Identification and Tracking:
           ii.  Locker doors must be numbered or color-coded for easy student assignment and
                retrieval.
          iii.  Integration with a tracking or assignment system (e.g., barcode or QR code system) is
                preferred.

  2. Delivery and Installation
      a. Site Assessment:
            i.  Vendor will coordinate with the DCSD Department of Student Relations and individual
                school administrators to conduct site assessments at each school to determine ideal
                locker placement based on building layout, foot traffic, and security needs.

     b. Installation Requirements:
            i.  Lockers must be securely mounted to designated walls in entry points and/or other
                designated secure areas.
           ii.  Installation must comply with ADA regulations, local fire codes, and school safety
                guidelines.
          iii.  All hardware, brackets, mounting tools, and accessories must be included.
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     c. Project Management:
          i.   Vendor must assign a dedicated project manager to coordinate scheduling, delivery,
               installation, and communication with DCSD leadership throughout the project life cycle.


  3. Customization
      a. School-Specific Needs:
           i.  Vendor must be able to provide locker configurations tailored to each school’s size,
               enrollment, and available wall space.


  4. Training and Onboarding
      a. Training Materials:
            i.  Vendor must provide comprehensive training for school administrators and staff,
                including:
                           1. Printed manuals and digital guides.
                           2. Orientation videos for staff and students.
                           3. Signage templates for locker use procedures.


     b. On-Site Demonstration:
          i.   At least one in-person training session or virtual walkthrough must be offered per school
               during the rollout phase.

  5. Maintenance and Support
     a. Warranty and Repairs:
           i. Lockers must be covered under a minimum 3-year manufacturer’s warranty covering
              defects, damage, and malfunction.
          ii. Vendor must provide repair and replacement services for broken parts, including locks,
              doors, and mounting brackets.


     b. Support Services:
          i.  Vendor must maintain a customer service line and email support for troubleshooting,
              reordering keys or lock parts, and general maintenance questions.
         ii.  Response time to service or repair requests should not exceed 72 business hours.

  6. Reporting and Compliance
      a. Documentation:
           i.   Vendor must provide a final report outlining:
                        1. Quantity of lockers installed per site.
                        2. Locking mechanism type used.
                        3. Maintenance contact details.
                        4. Recommended usage policy templates.

     b. Compliance Certifications:
          i.   Vendor shall submit documentation verifying compliance with:
                          1. ADA accessibility standards.
                          2. Fire safety codes.
                          3. Materials safety and environmental impact regulations.
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   7. Installation Schedule
   All personal electronic device lockers must be completely installed and functional by 1/1/2026. Installation
   shall be phased. Prospective vendors shall provide a detailed phased installation plan including timeline
   milestones.

C. Brochures, Catalogs, Manuals, Websites, Literature
   In addition to the formal response to this RFP, all offerors are encouraged to submit brochures,
   catalogs, manuals, website materials, industry literature, and any other marketing and
   informational media which will support and enhance their submission value.

D. Added Value
   Offerors are encouraged to describe in detail all added value or additional services or benefits
   available and offered at no cost to DCSD in their RFP responses. Attach and label as “ADDED
   VALUE.”

E. Technical Proposal

   DCSD advertises this RFP as an opportunity for interested and qualified firms specializing in providing and
   installing personal electronic device lockers to submit responses consistent with the scope of work stated
   herein. Respondents to this RFP are encouraged to submit their most comprehensive, innovative and
   creative proposals for services for DCSD.
   DCSD may, at its sole discretion, select or reject all or portions of the service(s) proposed from responsive
   offerors. As a part of the evaluation process, DCSD may find it necessary to evaluate the addition or
   deletion of components of an offeror’s proposal in order to make equivalent comparisons to other proposals.
   DCSD will select the offeror whose proposal DCSD determines best meets the needs of DCSD, based on
   the requirements and evaluation criteria set forth herein.
   The determination of the successful proposal will be based upon information supplied by the offeror in the
   RFP response and upon other information that will be obtained by DCSD as it deems necessary. Proposal
   conformance to RFP instructions, terms, conditions, and requirements is critical to offeror responsiveness.

   The lowest-cost proposal submitted may not necessarily be determined to be the most responsive and
   responsible proposal when all factors have been considered. However, the quoted price is an important
   factor in the determination of the selected proposal.



           Technical Proposals shall include the following:

           Compliance Information

           Firms must meet minimum criteria as specified to receive further consideration. This is a
           compliance section and carries no evaluation points. Proposals shall include the following:

                 The submitting company must be licensed by the State of Georgia or otherwise duly licensed
                 in such a manner as to be able to provide all services specified in this RFP in Georgia and all
                 documents must be in the name of the submitting company.

                 All employees of the submitting company that are assigned to this project must be either
                 licensed by the State of Georgia or, if licensed by another state, authorized by Georgia to
                 provide the licensed services in Georgia. Company must submit copies of all employees’
                 licenses that will be assigned to this project.
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              Litigation Information: Identify and briefly discuss any instances in the past five (5) years
              where your contract was terminated, with or without cause. Provide Owner name, project
              name and Owner Project Representative Name and Number. For joint ventures responding
              to this RFP, provide the above information as it pertains to the joint venture and for each
              partner or entity creating said joint venture. If there is no failure or failures to complete a
              contract, please include a statement that the Firm has never failed to complete a
              contract or contracts or have defaulted or have been declared in default on any
              contract.

              Identify any legal actions that have been filed against your company for services rendered in
              connection with in the past (5) years. Provide a brief explanation for each occurrence and
              the outcome/disposition. If there have been no legal actions filed against your company,
              please include a statement that the Company has not had any legal actions filed
              against them in the past five (5) years.

         Evaluation Criteria

         An Evaluation Committee will evaluate the proposals using the following criteria:

              1. Firm’s Overview (20 Points)

              a. Provide a full and complete company profile to include, but not limited to Firm’s name,
                 address, headquarters and or branch office handling this project, as well as primary
                 contact name, title, related telephone/fax numbers and email address.


              b. State how many years licensed to do business under the name stated above.
                 Describe firm ownership structure and history.


              c. List the number of permanent licensed employees and provide an organizational chart
                 of the firm. Include management-level employee(s) the firm intends to assign to the
                 project. Include a professional biographical summary including any
                 certifications/licenses (if applicable) and detailed outline of the role and responsibility
                 of each employee that will be assigned to the project.



              2. Scope of Services (35 points)

              a. Please provide your company’s detailed methodology and proposed strategy for
                 providing and installing personal electronic device lockers. The methodology should
                 include but is not limited to the following:
                     i.   A detailed description of your company’s personal electronic device locker
                          solution including but not limited to:
                                 1. Number of individual lockers per unit.
                                 2. The type of locking mechanism.
                                 3. Description of how each unit is to be installed.
                                 4. Dimensions of the entire unit and each individual locker.
                                 5. Material make-up of the unit.
                                 6. Security/Durability: Resistance to tampering, water, fire, etc.
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                  ii.        Detailed installation plan including but not limited to the following:
                                    1. Product lead time from the time a purchase order is issued.
                                    2. Phasing plane with milestones and durations.
                                    3. Plan for collaboration and communication with DCSD.
                                    4. Name and contact information for the individual dedicated to
                                        overseeing and managing the installation.



             3. Firm’s Relevant Experience and Expertise (20 points)

                a. Submit past experience providing services that are comparable in scope and
                   organizational size which best illustrates your firm’s ability to provide and install
                   cell phone lockers for a large K-12 school district or other governmental entities.

                        Please list no more than ten (10) projects and do not list projects that were not
                        completed by your firm or completed over ten (10) years ago. In addition to the
                        information above, each project listed should include the following information:

                        1.   Company/Entity Name
                        2.   Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email Address
                        3.   Scope of Services Provided
                        4.   Project Start and Finish Date

             4. Professional References (10 points)

                        a. The firm shall submit a minimum of three (3) written recommendation letters
                        from current or previous clients/owners. The recommendation must state actual
                        examples of how the firm had a positive working relationship with prior
                        organization(s).

                b. DCSD reserves the option of contacting any of the references provided to confirm
                   information provided.


             5. Cost Proposal (15 points) – Do not include with Technical Proposal

                        a. Indicate your proposed price to provide the services as stated in this RFP using
                        Attachment A – Cost Proposal Form provided as part of this RFP.

                        b. Please provide any and all pricing breakdown as requested on the Attachment
                        A-Cost Proposal Form.

                        c. The Attachment A-Cost Proposal Form shall not be altered in any way. Any
                        alterations to the provided cost proposal form may cause your company to be
                        deemed non-responsive and disqualified from further consideration.
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              Relative Weight                              Evaluation Criteria

              20                       Firm’s Overview

              35                       Scope of Services

              20                       Firm’s Relevant Experience and Expertise

              10                       Professional References

              15                       Cost Proposal

              100 points




        F. Transition Plan/Transition on Commencement of Contract (If Applicable)
             The awarded offeror shall assume full services in accordance with the award of the RFP.
             The awarded offeror shall coordinate and cooperate with DCSD’s existing provider(s) to
             ensure a smooth and orderly transition with uninterrupted services.

             Transition and Continuity of Service upon Expiration of Contract
             Continuity of services is necessary to DCSD. The awarded offeror agrees to this
             philosophy and upon expiration of contract, agrees to:

                   a. Exercise best efforts and cooperation for an orderly and efficient transition to
                      another provider or to DCSD.

                   b. Negotiate a plan in good faith with successor to determine the nature and
                      extent of the phase-in, phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a
                      date for services described in the plan and shall be subject to approval by
                      DCSD. The existing provider shall provide sufficiently experienced personnel
                      during the phase-in and phase-out periods to ensure that the imperious
                      services in the contract are maintained at the required level of need and
                      proficiency.

                   c. All DCSD property (including but not limited to, students and DCSD records,
                      parts, equipment, facilities, keys, and materials) shall be returned to DCSD
                      upon expiration of contract.

                   d. Offeror shall include in their response any DCSD or any subsequent
                      contractor requirements if offeror is awarded this contract and does not retain
                      this contract upon its expiration.
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    G. REQUIRED CONTENT / DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

     All      potential     respondents      must                register        as     a   vendor        at
    https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Submittals to this solicitation will be received electronically on the DeKalb County
    School District website at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx.

    IonWave will not accept a bid submission without the required documents listed below. Failure to upload
    the required information and/or documentation required in this solicitation may cause the submission to
    be declared non-responsive and rejected.

    Offerors    are    required     to    upload     one    (1)   pdf. copy      electronically      via
    https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/Login.aspx of their response. Offerors must reply in a narrative
    to each requirement and question. “Understand and comply” responses are not acceptable. All RFP
    submissions must include the following items and attachments.

                                        Table of Contents for your submission
               •   Addenda – Each individual Addendum must be printed, signed, and inserted immediately
                   following the Table of Contents (Upload Required)
               •   Audited Company Financial Statements/Company Annual Reports for 2023 and 2024
                   (Upload Required)
               •   Business License (Upload Required)
               •   Certificate of Insurance (Upload Required)
               •   Attachment A – Cost Proposal Form/Fee Schedule (Upload Required)
               •   Attachment B – Non-Collusion (Upload Required)
               •   Attachment C - Conflict of Interest (Upload Required)
               •   Attachment D – Critical Paragraphs (Upload Required)
               •   Attachment E – Statement of Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure (Upload Required)
               •   Attachment F – Suspension and Debarment Certification (Upload Required)
               •   Attachment G – Immigration & Security Certification (Upload Required)
               •   Attachment H– Signature Page (Upload Required)
               •   Technical Proposal (Upload Required)
               •   Brochures, Catalogs, Manuals, Websites, Literature, and other marketing media
               •   Added Value
RFP 25-611                    Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services                 PAGE 30


                                               Attachment A
                                  RFP 25-611
             Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services
                                           COST PROPOSAL FORM
        Offeror must provide costs to DCSD associated with providing the services requested in this
        RFP. Pricing must be submitted on this form in the format requested. Alterations to the
        cost proposal form may result in the offeror being deemed non-responsive and
        proposal rejected. DCSD reserves the right to request and negotiate a “best and final
        offer” response from Offerors.

        Please provide pricing as requested for the services listed below. Pricing shall include all
        labor, materials, tools, specialized equipment, supplies, trained personnel, insurance, travel,
        per diem, direct and indirect administrative costs, overhead, tolls, parking, fuel, and all other
        costs and charges necessary to perform the services below in accordance with this RFP.

                        Personal Electronic Device Lockers                                  TOTAL LUMP SUM
                                                                                                 COST
         Lump sum cost to provide and install personal electronic
         device lockers to accommodate 24,994 high school students
         in accordance with the site breakdown (Appendix B) and the
         scope of work as stated in Part III of this RFP. The total shall
         include at least one (1) onsite or virtual training session per
         site.                                                                          $
         Lump sum cost to provide and install personal electronic
         device lockers to accommodate 17,328 middle school
         students in accordance with the site breakdown (Appendix B)
         and the scope of work as stated in Part III of this RFP. The
         total shall include at least one (1) onsite or virtual training
         session per site.                                                              $
         Lump sum cost to provide and install personal electronic
         device lockers to accommodate 40,981 elementary school
         students in accordance with the site breakdown (Appendix B)
         and the scope of work as stated in Part III of this RFP. The
         total shall include at least one (1) onsite or virtual training
         session per site.                                                              $
         Total Cost:                                                                    $

        Unit Pricing:

        Provide and install additional lockers: $__________________ per locker

        Locker Maintenance:

        Labor: $_________ per hour

        Materials: ________% mark-up (Maximum allowable percentage mark-up is 10%)
RFP 25-611                        Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services                       PAGE 31




        Complete the following:

                                                                                             _______________
        Company Name

                                                                                              _______________
        Authorized Company Representative Name (please print)                               Title

                                                                                             _______________
        Authorized Company Representative Signature                                          Date

        _________________________________________________________________________
        Address
        _________________________________________________________________________
        Phone                                   Fax
        _________________________________________________________________________
        Email
RFP 25-611                   Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services          PAGE 32


                                              Attachment B

                              RFP 25-611
         Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services
                             Non-Collusion
        Upload this documentation under the Response Attachment tab via IonWave titled
        “NON-COLLUSION”

        Bidders shall fully certify that they, as an individual or as an engaging official of a formal
        business entity, have not entered into any agreement, participated in collusion, or otherwise
        taken any action in restraint of free and competitive responses to this bid. Further, bidders
        guarantee that their response are not made in conjunction with or on behalf of another party
        and that they have not been directly or indirectly induced in any manner or taken any action
        to result in a restriction of trade or in an unfair advantage.

        Bidder must sign below acknowledging the above statement.



        Signature of Company Representative:


        ______________________________________
        Company Name/Certifying Official Signature



        Date: _____________
RFP 25-611                      Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services                   PAGE 33


                                                 Attachment C

                                  RFP 25-611
             Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services
                              Conflict of Interest
        Upload this documentation under the Response Attachment tab via IonWave titled “Conflict of
        Interest”.

        Offeror shall use its best efforts to disclose with their proposal the name of any officer, director, or
        agent who also is a DCSD employee, agent, representative, contractor, immediate family member
        (spouse, child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling or parent) or DeKalb County Board
        of Education member. Offerors shall also disclose the name of any DCSD employee, agent,
        representative, contractor, immediate family member or board member who owns, directly or indirectly,
        an interest in five percent or more in the Offeror’s company or any of its branches. In the event the
        Offeror was aware of a conflict of interest prior to the award of the contract and did not disclose the
        conflict DCSD may, at its discretion, terminate the contract for default. The Offeror further agrees that,
        if after award, a conflict of interest is discovered, an immediate and full disclosure in writing must be
        made to the DCSD Purchasing Department which must include a description of the action which the
        Offeror has taken or proposes to take to avoid or mitigate such conflicts. If a conflict of interest is
        determined to exist, DCSD may, at its discretion, cancel the contract. Offerors shall certify that their
        response to this RFP is impartial, at arms-length, and free of any conflict of interest at this time, unfair
        advantage, or personal benefit to any DCSD official.




        Signature of Company Representative:


        ______________________________________
        Company Name/Certifying Official Signature



        Date: _____________
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                                                Attachment D

                                   RFP 25-611
             Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services
                              Critical Paragraphs
               Offerors must put their initials in the space provided in front of each critical
                 paragraph and sign below. Initials signify that the information has been read
                and the offeror agrees to comply with the requirement, stipulations, terms and
                              conditions. Attach and label “Critical Paragraph.”



              1) ____ This RFP does not commit DCSD to any offeror to this RFP. DCSD is not liable for
                      any costs incurred by an offeror in responding to this RFP. There is no guarantee of
                      any offeror receiving an award or contract as a result of submitting a response to this
                      RFP.
              2) ____   Any news release or publicity pertaining to any phase of this RFP will be the
                        responsibility of DCSD and must be cleared through DCSD’s Department of
                        Communications and Community Relations.

              3) ____   It is the responsibility of offerors to make themselves aware of and to comply with
                        any addenda, questions and answers posted to the DCSD website in relation to this
                        RFP. All addenda must be printed, signed by the certifying official and included in
                        the RFP submittals. Failure to do so will cause the offeror to be deemed non-
                        responsive to the requirements of this RFP.

              4) ____ Offerors to the RFP agree to fully indemnify DCSD as stated in the RFP, Part II.

              5) ____   Offerors certify that they have not engaged in collusion and guarantee that their
                        response is not made in conjunction with or on behalf of another party and that they
                        have not been directly or indirectly induced or acted in any manner to result in
                        restriction of trade or unfair advantage.

              6) ____   The DCSD reserves the right to reject any and/or all responses submitted and to
                        waive any technicalities or minor irregularities in responses received. DCSD
                        reserves the right to award any resulting contract in the manner that is in the best
                        interest of and most advantageous DCSD.

              7) ____   Offeror understands that this solicitation requires Board of Education Approval.


        Signature of Company Representative:

        ______________________________________
        Company Name/Certifying Official Signature

        Date: _____________
RFP 25-611                 Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services           PAGE 35


                                              Attachment E

                                 RFP 25-611
                  Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation
                                    Services
                      Statement of Confidentiality and Non-
                                   Disclosure

             Any non-public information made available to the offeror by DCSD in relation to this
             RFP shall be used only for those purposes outlined in the RFP document and shall not
             be used in any other way without the written permission of the DCSD.

             If the offeror is uncertain about the proposed use of information provided in relation to
             this RFP, the offeror shall consult with the DCSD RFP contact person as identified in
             the RFP document for clarification.

             The offeror agrees to assume full responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of
             DCSD records that are not public information. Such information may include but is not
             limited to student and employee data and other written and oral information of a
             personal and/or confidential nature, which shall be safeguarded by the offeror to ensure
             that it is not improperly disclosed.



             __________________________________
             Offeror Company Name


             __________________________________
             Company Representative Name


             __________________________________
             Company Representative Signature


             __________________________________
             Date
RFP 25-611                     Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services                   PAGE 36


                                              Attachment F
                                  RFP 25-611
             Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services

                    SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION
        By submitting this RFP, the offeror certifies that the proposing company and/or its principals have not
        been suspended, excluded, disqualified, debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or
        voluntarily excluded from participation in any transaction by any federal or state department or agency
        and that the offeror complies with all applicable orders, rules and regulations related thereto.
        Further, by submitting this RFP, the offeror certifies that all lower tier participating individuals and/or
        company(s) and all respective principals of lower tier participants have not been suspended, excluded,
        disqualified, debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from
        participation in any transaction by any federal or state department or agency and that the offeror
        complies with all applicable orders, rules and regulations related thereto.
        The certification placed herein is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed
        as RFP submissions are evaluated and any transaction is entered into. If it is later determined that
        the prospective offeror has knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the DCSD may pursue all
        available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.
        The prospective offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the DCSD Purchasing Department if
        at any time the prospective offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has
        become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
        The prospective offeror agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed transaction be
        entered into, the prospective offeror shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier transaction with a
        person or entity that is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
        participation in this transaction.
        By signing and submitting this form, the offeror is providing the certification set out above.


        Signature of Engaging Official: ______________________________________________
                                        (Offeror Company Name/Certifying Official Signature)

        Date:________________


        Further,   the    DCSD’s     Purchasing      Department       will   check       the   SAMS   website   at
        https://www.sams.gov/SAM/ to determine if the offeror is listed.
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                                             Attachment G

                                  RFP 25-611
             Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services
                                   IMMIGRATION & SECURITY CERTIFICATION

        If you are providing service, performing work or delivering goods to the DeKalb County Board
        of Education/DeKalb County School District including, but not limited to schools, warehouses
        and central offices, the applicable Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance documents
        found here must be completed, signed, notarized and submitted with your bid/proposal. Failure
        to provide this document with your bid/proposal will result in the disqualification of the
        bid/proposal.

             1) Offeror/Bidder (the “Offeror”) shall at all times comply with the Georgia Security and
                Immigration Compliance Act, as amended, O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 et. Seq.


             2) In order to insure compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA),
                D.L. 99-603 and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, as amended by
                the Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 2011, O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 et. Seq. (collectively the
                “Act”), the Offeror MUST INITIAL the statement applicable to Offeror below:



                (a) _______ (Initial here): order to comply with the Act; is authorized to use and uses the
                    federal authorization program under the federal work authorization user identification
                    number issued on the date of authorization below; will continue to use the authorization
                    program throughout the contract period; Offeror further warrants and agrees Offeror
                    shall execute and return any and all affidavits required by the Act and the rules and
                    regulations issued by the Georgia Department of Labor as set forth at Rule 300 -10-1-
                    .01 et. Seq. [Offerors who initial (a) must attach and return a signed, notarized
                    Contractor Affidavit and Agreement with the Contract if awarded];


        or
                (b) _______ (Initial here): Offeror warrants that he/she does not employ any other
                    persons, and he/she does not intend to hire any employees or to perform the Contract.
                    [Offerors who initial (b) must attach and return a signed, notarized Affidavit of Exception
                    with the Contract if awarded];


        or

             3) I________ (Initial here): Offeror is an individual who is licensed pursuant to Title 26 or
                Title 43 or by the State Bar of Georgia and is in good standing when such contract is for
                services to be rendered by such individual and thus does not have to provide an affidavit.
RFP 25-611                     Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation Services               PAGE 38

             4) _____ (Initial here) Offeror will not employ or contract with any subcontractor in connection
                with a covered contract unless the subcontractor is registered, authorized to use, and uses
                the federal work authorization program; and provides Offeror with all affidavits required by
                the Act and the rules and regulations issued by the Georgia Department of Labor as set
                forth at Rule 300-10-1-.01 et. Seq.



             5) _____ (Initial here) Offeror agrees that, if Offeror employs or contracts with any sub-
                contractor in connection with the covered contract under the Act and DOL Rules 300-10-1-
                .01, et seq that Offeror will secure from each sub -contractor at the time of the contract the
                sub-contractor’s name and address, the employee-number applicable to the sub-
                contractor, the date the authorization to use the federal work authorization program was
                granted to sub-contractor; the subcontractor’s attestation of the subcontractor’s compliance
                with the Act and Georgia Department of Labor Rule 300-10-1-.01, et seq.; and the
                subcontractor’s agreement not to contract with sub-subcontractors unless the sub-
                subcontractor is registered, authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization
                program; and provides subcontractor with all affidavits required by the Act and the rules
                and regulations issued by the Georgia Department of Labor as set forth at Rule 300 -10-1-
                .01 et. Seq.


             6) ______ (Initial here) Offeror agrees to provide the DeKalb County School District with all
                affidavits of compliance as required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 et seq. and Georgia
                Department of Labor Rules 300-10-1-.01, et seq within five (5) business days of receipt.

        _____________________________                          ______________________________
        Signature                                                     Date

        _____________________________                          ______________________________
        EEV/Basic Pilot Program                                       Date of Authorization
        User Identification Number

        Firm Name: __________________________________________________________

        Street/Mailing Address: ________________________________________________

        City, State, Zip Code: __________________________________________________

        Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________

        Email Address: _______________________________________________________

        SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN
        BEFORE ME ON THIS THE
        ______ DAY OF_____________________, 20____

        Notary Public
        My Commission Expires: ___________________________
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                                            DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                                                 Offeror E-Verify Affidavit

        By executing this affidavit, the undersigned Offeror verifies its compliance with Immigration Reform
        and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), Pub.L. 99-603, stating affirmatively that the individual firm or
        corporation which is engaged in services on behalf of the DeKalb County School District has
        registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known
        as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions
        and deadlines established by federal law and regulation. Furthermore, the undersigned Offeror will
        continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period. Offeror hereby
        attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as
        follows:


             Federal Work Authorization User Identification
             number:

             Date of Authorization:

             Name of Project:                                      Personal Electronic Device Locker
                                                                   Installation Services

             Solicitation Number (if applicable):                  RFP 25-611

             Name of Public Employer:                              DeKalb County School District

             I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

             Executed on _____, ____, 202__ in ___________________________________, __________
                                                           (city)                      (state)
             Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

             Printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent:

             SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _________ DAY OF _________,
             20___.

             Notary Public

             My Commission Expires:
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                                            DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                                      Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)

        By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-
        91, stating affirmatively that the individual firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical
        performance of services on behalf of the DeKalb County School District has registered with, is
        authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or
        any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines
        established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned contractor will continue to use the
        federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned contractor will
        contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with
        subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. §
        13-10-91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number
        and date of authorization are as follows:


             Federal Work Authorization User Identification
             number:

             Date of Authorization:

             Name of Subcontractor:

             Name of Project:                                       Personal Electronic Device Locker
                                                                    Installation Services

             Solicitation Number (if applicable):                   RFP 25-611

             Name of Public Employer:                               DeKalb County School District

             I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

             Executed on _____, ____, 202__ in ___________________________________, __________
                                                         (city)                       (state)

             Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

             Printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent:

             SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _________ DAY OF _________,
             20___.

             Notary Public

             My Commission Expires:
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                                          DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                                   Subcontractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(3)

        By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-
        91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical
        performance of services under a contract with _________________________________________ on
        behalf of the DeKalb County School District has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the
        federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement
        program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-
        91. Furthermore, the undersigned subcontractor will continue to use the federal work authorization
        program throughout the contract period and the undersigned subcontractor will contract for the
        physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-subcontractors who
        present an affidavit to the subcontractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b).
        Additionally, the undersigned subcontractor will forward notice of the receipt of an affidavit from a sub-
        subcontractor to the contractor within five (5) business days of receipt. Subcontractor hereby attests
        that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

             Federal Work Authorization User Identification
             Number:

             Date of Authorization:

             Name of Subcontractor:

             Name of Project:                                             Personal Electronic Device Locker
                                                                          Installation Services

             Solicitation Number (if applicable):                         RFP 25-611

             Name of Public Employer:                                     DeKalb County School District

             I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

             Executed on _____, __________, 202___ in _____________________________, __________
                                                             (city)                      (state)
             Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

             Printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent:

             SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _________ DAY OF _________,
             20___.

             Notary Public

             My Commission Expires:
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                                          DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
                                 Sub-subcontractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(4)

        By executing this affidavit, the undersigned sub-subcontractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A.§
        13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical
        performance of services under a contract for _______________________________________ and
        ______________________________________ on behalf of the DeKalb County School District
        has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly
        known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable
        provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned sub-
        subcontractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract
        period and the undersigned sub-subcontractor will contract for the physical performance of services
        in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-subcontractors who present an affidavit to the sub-
        subcontractor with information required by O.C.G.A §13-10-91(b). The undersigned sub-subcontractor
        shall     submit,      at      the      time     of       such      contract,     this   affidavit     to
        ___________________________________________________. Additionally, the undersigned sub-
        subcontractor will forward notice of the receipt of any affidavit from a sub-subcontractor to the
        contractor within five (5) business days of receipt. Sub-subcontractor hereby attests that its federal
        work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

             Federal Work Authorization User Identification
             Number:

             Date of Authorization:

             Name of Sub-subcontractor:

             Name of Project:                                             Personal Electronic Device Locker
                                                                          Installation Services



             Solicitation Number (if applicable):                         RFP 25-611

                                                                          DeKalb County School District
             Name of Public Employer:

             I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

             Executed on ____, __________, 202___ in _________________________, __________
                                                            (city)                 (state)
             Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

             Printed Name and Title of Authorized Agent:

             SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE _________ DAY OF _________,
             20___.

             Notary Public

             My Commission Expires:                                       _________________________________
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                                         Attachment H
                               RFP 25-611
               Personal Electronic Device Locker Installation
                                 Services
                                         SIGNATURE PAGE

        I certify that I have read this RFP document in its entirety and agree to conform to and
        comply with the terms, conditions and requirements of this RFP. I also certify that I am a
        duly appointed official of the offering company with the authority to authorize and engage
        this RFP submittal. Further, I certify that the contents of the response to this RFP are
        true, accurate and complete.



        ______________________________                        _______________________________
        Printed Name/Engaging Authorized                      Position/Title
        Company Official

                                                              _______________________________
                                                              Offeror’s Company Name


        _______________________________                       ________________________________
        Signature/Engaging Authorized                         E-mail Address
        Company Official


        ________________________________
        Telephone Number


        ______________________________
        Date
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             END OF RFP