Agenda Item
2. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP#240501 ~ General Contractor Services ~ DH Pace Company, Inc ~ Maintenance, Repair and Operations of Facilities and Grounds ~ Supplies, Equipment, Tool Rental, Sales and Services (Not to Exceed $2,000,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board) approve DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) use of the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP #240501- Cooperative Agreement (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations - “MRO”) between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and DH Pace Company, Inc., as provider of General Contractor Services including installation of Locks, Keys and Garage Roll-up doors, related equipment, materials, and supplies and supplemental services districtwide for a not to exceed amount of $2,000,000.
Why: Approval of the use of the (TIPS) RFP #240501 - Cooperative Agreement with DH Pace Company, Inc., will provide General Contractor Services, including installation of Locks, Keys, and Garage Roll-up doors, related equipment, materials, supplies, and supplemental services districtwide through RFP #240501.
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 costs and administrative oversight.
Details: The Division of Operations is requesting approval of the use of the (TIPS) RFP #240501 Cooperative Agreement with DH Pace Company, Inc., to perform Maintenance, Repair, and Operations - “MRO” - general contractor services including installation of Locks, Keys and Garage Roll-up doors, related equipment, materials, and supplies and supplemental services districtwide, on an as-needed basis.
The TIPS cooperative agreement with DH Pace Company, Inc. is for a term of five (5) years with one (1) optional one (1) year renewal, with the renewal offered at the sole discretion of TIPS.
This recommendation to utilize DH Pace Company, Inc. (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 Maintenance, Repair, and Operations of Facilities and Grounds, from which a Supplier was awarded a contract.
Financial impact: The total contract amount for Locks, Keys, and Garage Roll-up doors, including installation, related equipment, materials, supplies, and supplemental services, is a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.
The financial impact of the contract amount will be allocated from the general fund.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Bobby Montcrief, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
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Overview
Our mission is to improve the safety, security and convenience of buildings in the communities we serve. We fulfill this
mission by installing, maintaining and servicing all types of door, loading dock and security systems. We have been
serving customers since 1926 and today our services are offered nationwide with emergencies handled promptly –
anytime, day or night.
AWARDED CONTRACTS "View EDGAR Doc" on Website
Contract Comodity Exp Date EDGAR
240501 MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations of Facilities and 07/31/2029 No
CONTACTS BY CONTRACTS
240501
Holly Terhune Department Manager (816) 480-2331 holly.terhune@dhpace.com
Amber Latta Operations Manager (816) 876-3337 amber.latta@dhpace.com