Agenda Item
i. Renewal 2 of 4 RFP 24-556 District Wide Moving Services ~ Atlanta Cargo Transportation Co., Atlanta Peach Movers, Beltmann Relocation Group, AVS Lines Services Inc., The Armstrong Group, for a term through December 11, 2026 (Not to Exceed $800,000) ~ REMOVED FROM AGENDA 12.8.2025
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the renewal of contract 24-556 for district-wide moving services to Atlanta Cargo Transportation Co., Atlanta Peach Movers, Beltmann Relocation Group, AVS Lines Services Inc., The Armstrong Group, for a term through December 10, 2026, not to exceed the amount of $800,000.
Why: This request is for renewal of a contract for Leslie Regis Inc., dba Atlanta Cargo Transportation Co., Atlanta Peach Movers, Beltmann Relocation Group, AVS Lines Services Inc., and The Armstrong Group to ensure the District retains moving vendors for various tasks that include but are not limited to comprehensive moves out of a facility for construction, moves within a facility during construction and other tasks involving the movement of a large amount of materials on an as-needed basis. The contract will be renewed annually for a four-year period. The evaluation of performance and budget will occur each year during this renewal process.
Details: On December 8, 2025, the Board of Education is asked to approve the renewal of RFP 24-556 for District Wide Moving Services to Leslie Regis Inc., dba Atlanta Cargo Transportation Company, Atlanta Peach Movers, Beltmann Relocation Group, AVS Lines Services Inc., and the Armstrong Group will provide district-wide moving services on an as-needed basis.
Financial impact: It is anticipated that the cost for these services will exceed $100,000 during the 2026/2027 fiscal year and will be allocated from various General Fund and E-SPLOST charge codes. Board Policy DJE requires the Board of Education to approve the expenditure of any vendor that provides goods and/or services to the school system that may exceed $100,000 in purchases for the fiscal year.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer; Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
Mr. Keith Singleton, Director, Business Services Department, Division of Operations, 678.676.1422
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
September 18, 2025
VIA EMAIL fharper@goarmstrong.com
The Armstrong Company
6059 Relocation Way
Ooltewah, TN 37363
ATTN: Fuquan Harper, Senior Vice President
Reference: RFP 24-556, District-Wide Moving Services
Dear Mr. Harper:
The DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) desires to renew the award of RFP 24-556, District Wide Moving
Services, for one (1) year on the same terms, conditions, and pricing as set forth in the Agreement between DCSD
and The Armstrong Company as stated in the bid. The purpose of this letter is to obtain The Armstrong Company’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 11, 2025, through December 10, 2026. Of course, we will notify you once the Board has approved the
renewal. DCSD appreciates The Armstrong Company’s consideration of this offer to renew the award of RFP 24-
556.
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,
September 25, 2025, to Latrice Brown at Latrice_Brown@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. Erick Hofstetter
Mr. Keith Singleton
Mr. Weyman Christopher
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Armstrong Company hereby accepts DeKalb County School District’s offer to renew the award of RFP 24-556,
District Wide Moving Services, as set forth in the Agreement until December 10, 2026. The Armstrong Company
understands that this acceptance is subject to the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education.
____________________________________________ ______11/3/2025_______
Authorized Signatory Date
___________Chad Leon________________________ VP of Business Development
Name (Typed or Printed) Title of Authorized Signatory
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
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