Agenda Item
c. Renewal (4 of 4) for Temporary Staffing Services (RFQ 22-534) to 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., Abacus Corporation, COGENT Infotech Corporation, Corporate Temps, Inc., Howroyd-Wright Employment Agencies, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services, Robert Half, Tryfacta, Inc., US Tech Solutions, Inc. (Not to Exceed $500,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the renewal of RFQ 22-534 to 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., Abacus Corporation, COGENT Infotech Corporation, Corporate Temps, Inc., Howroyd-Wright Employment Agencies, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services, Robert Half, Tryfacta, Inc., US Tech Solutions, Inc. to provide temporary staffing services on an as-needed basis for the DCSD Finance Department for a period of one year effective from December 17, 2025 through December 16, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $500,000.
This is the fourth renewal option of four.
Why: This service was solicited via a RFQ to provide the district with a candidate pool of temporary staffing service agencies on an as-needed basis for positions that include but are not limited to accounting professionals, payroll professionals, risk management professionals and contract management
Details: RFQ 22-534 was competitively solicited through the Purchasing Department. It was posted to IonWave on July 27, 2021. Electronic notification was sent to 94 vendors from the DCSD vendor bid list as well as to 704 vendors through the State of GA Procurement Registry. Twenty (20) proposals were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation by the Purchasing Department. This is the fourth renewal option of four.
Financial impact: The not to exceed contract amount of $500,000.00 will be paid from the general fund GL code 100.2300.530000.00011.7200.9990.8010.050.0000 for professional services
Contact: Mr. Byron Schueneman, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, 678.676.0270
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
October 23, 2025
VIA EMAIL: sledproposals@tscti.com
22nd Century Technologies, Inc
ATTN: Isha Sharma, Contract Manager
8251 Greensboro Drive, Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102
Reference: RFQ 22-534 Temporary Staffing Services – Renewal Request
Greetings:
The DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) desires to renew the award of RFQ 22-534, Temporary Staffing Services,
for one (1) year on the same terms, conditions, and pricing as set forth in the Agreement between DCSD and 22nd
Century Technologies, Inc. as stated in the bid. The purpose of this letter is to obtain 22nd Century Technologies,
Inc.'s acceptance of DCSD’s offer to renew the Agreement.
The renewal is subject to the DeKalb County Board of Education’s (“Board”) approval and will be effective from
December 16, 2025, through December 15, 2026. Of course, we will notify you once the Board has approved the
renewal. DCSD appreciates 22nd Century Technologies, Inc’s consideration of this offer to renew the award of RFQ
22-534.
If accepted, please submit a copy of your company’s proof of insurance reflecting the coverage(s) stated within the
original solicitation document, sign the acceptance below, and email both documents no later than Thursday,
October 30, 2025, to Sharmaine Greenland at Sharmaine_Greenland@dekalbschoolsga.org. Insurance policy or
policies must be maintained throughout the term of this agreement. A copy of the insurance requirements is
included.
Best regards,
Carla L. Smith
Carla L. Smith
Executive Director
CLS/smg
c: Mr. Byron Schueneman
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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22 Century Technologies, Inc. hereby accepts DeKalb County School District’s offer to renew the award of RFQ
22-534, Temporary Staffing Services, as set forth in the Agreement until December 15, 2026. 22nd Century
Technologies, Inc. understands that this acceptance is subject to the approval of the DeKalb County Board of
Education.
____________________________________________ 10/24/2025
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Authorized Signatory Date
Isha Sharma
____________________________________________ Contracts Manager
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Name (Typed or Printed) Title of Authorized Signatory
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
678.676.0110 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org