Digital Scoreboards TIPs Letter

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Agenda Item

iii. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP#25090101~ General Contractor Services ~ Digital Scoreboard, LLC ~ LED Scoreboards with Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Supplement Services (Not to exceed $4,000,000)

Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board") approve DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) use of the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP #25090101 Cooperative Agreement between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Digital Scoreboard, LLC as provider of LED scoreboards with installation, related equipment, materials, supplies and services district-wide for an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.
Why: Approval of the use of the (TIPS) RFP #25090101 Cooperative Agreement with Digital Scoreboard, LLC, will provide purchase of LED scoreboards with installation, related equipment, materials, supplies and services.

By utilizing this agreement, DCSD will have access to the fixed pricing that has been competitively solicited and awarded and leverage the buying power of Cooperative Agreements, resulting in increased economies of scale and efficiencies regarding reduced installation cost and administrative oversight.
Details: The Division of Operations is requesting approval of the use of the (TIPS) RFP #25090101 Cooperative Agreement with Digital Scoreboard, LLC, to perform the installation and service of LED scoreboards, audio equipment, equipment repairs and replacement services on an as-needed basis.

The TIPS cooperative agreement with Digital Scoreboard, LLC is for three (3) years with one (1) optional one (1) year renewal, with the renewal offer at the sole discretion of TIPS.

This recommendation to utilize Digital Scoreboard, LLC (supplier) is based on the review and evaluation of the price quote provided by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). TIPS issued a public solicitation for LED scoreboards and services from which Supplier was awarded a contract.

Digital Scoreboards LLC will install LED scoreboards at each of the five DeKalb County School District (DCSD) athletic stadiums. Those stadiums are listed as follows.

James R. Hallford Memorial Stadium
William “Buck” Godfrey Stadium
Napolean E. Cobb (Avondale) Stadium
Adams Stadium
North DeKalb Stadium

Additionally, the proposal includes the installation of two LED scoreboards in the gymnasiums at each high school with athletic programs. The gymnasium LED scoreboards will support all indoor athletics, including basketball, volleyball, wresting, gymnastics, cheer and dance competitions.

Installation services will be provided by:
Digital Scoreboard, LLC, located at 333 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
Financial impact: The total contract amount for the LED scoreboards, audio equipment, equipment repairs, and replacement services is a not to exceed amount of $4,000,000.

The financial impact of the contract amount will be allocated form general fund source:
100.2600.573000.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000- Purchase of equipment other than buses and computers.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
 The Interlocal Purchasing System
  Purchasing Made Personal



                                                                                                 Printed 7 August 2025


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        EMAIL PO & VENDOR QUOTE TO: TIPSPO@TIPS-USA.COM
        PO MUST REFERENCE VENDOR’S TIPS CONTRACT NUMBER

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Overview
Digital Scoreboards provides schools and athletic venues with a large variety of indoor and outdoor LED video
scoreboards, traditional scoreboards, LED signage and audio systems. With incredible pricing, flexible financing and
the best warranties in the industry, Digital Scoreboards is poised to help any school with a turnkey solution to meet
their needs.
AWARDED CONTRACTS "View EDGAR Doc" on Website
Contract   Comodity                                                 Exp Date     EDGAR
22090101    Scoreboards and Services                                11/30/2025   See EDGAR Certification Doc.
22090102    Scoreboards and Services (JOC)                          11/30/2025   See EDGAR Certification Doc.
230901      Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies, and Services          11/30/2026   See EDGAR Certification Doc.




CONTACTS BY CONTRACTS
230901
Robert Steckel              COO                    (888) 738-4230   accounting@digitalscoreboards.net
Megan Verholy               Business Accelerator   (610) 573-3588   mverholy@digitalscoreboards.net

22090101
Robert Steckel              COO                    (888) 738-4230   accounting@digitalscoreboards.net
Megan Verholy               Business Accelerator   (610) 573-3588   mverholy@digitalscoreboards.net

22090102
Robert Steckel              COO                    (888) 738-4230   accounting@digitalscoreboards.net
Megan Verholy               Business Accelerator   (610) 573-3588   mverholy@digitalscoreboards.net