Agenda Item
i. Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) (Not to Exceed $365,274)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is recommended that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the second-year renewal of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) pursuant to RFP 24-577, awarded to MGT (formerly Layer 3), in an amount not to exceed $365,274.
This is year 3 of a 5-year agreement.
Why: This renewal supports the Division of Information and Instructional Technology (DIIT) in maintaining the continuity of district technology operations by safeguarding the availability of student, business, and operational systems. DRaaS enables the ability to switch operations to the cloud environment to maintain and restore services in the event of an outage or regional disaster, ensuring uninterrupted instruction, communication, financial processing, safety systems, and district administration.
Details: RFP 24-577 was issued in December 2023, evaluated in January 2024, and awarded to MGT (formerly Layer 3). The agreement is a five-year award requiring annual Board approval.
Key Services:
Cloud-based replication of priority systems and data
Vendor-managed disaster recovery infrastructure
Real-time system monitoring and support
Automated failover capability
Scalability to meet evolving district needs
Scheduled recovery testing
Without a disaster recovery solution in place, the district would face increased risk of prolonged outages that could disrupt teaching, payroll and financial services, transportation, safety systems, and communication platforms.
Financial impact: $365,274
General Fund
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Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Phone: 678.676.1274
Effective: February 2026
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
December 3, 2025
VIA EMAIL: jbailey@layer3com.com
MGT Impact Solutions, LLC (Formerly Layer 3 Communications, LLC)
1450 Oakbrook Drive Suite 900
Norcross, GA 30093
ATTN: Josh Bailey, Chief Operating Officer
Reference: RFP 24-577 Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) – Renewal Request
Greetings Mr. Bailey:
The DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) desires to renew the award of RFP 24-577 Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS),
for one (1) year on the same terms, conditions, and pricing as set forth in the Agreement between DCSD and MGT Impact
Solutions, LLC (formerly Layer 3 Communications, LLC). The purpose of this letter is to obtain MGT Impact Solutions, LLC’s
(formerly Layer 3 Communications, LLC) 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 February 24, 2026,
through February 23, 2027. Of course, we will notify you once the Board has approved the renewal. DCSD appreciates MGT
Impact Solutions, LLC’s (formerly Layer 3 Communications, LLC) consideration of this offer to renew the award of RFP 24-577.
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 Wednesday, December 10, 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: Monika Davis
Natalie Terrell
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
MGT Impact Solutions, LLC (formerly Layer 3 Communications, LLC) hereby accepts DeKalb County School District’s offer to
renew the award of RFP 24-577 Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), as set forth in the Agreement until February 23, 2027.
MGT Impact Solutions, LLC (formerly Layer 3 Communications, LLC) understands that this acceptance is subject to the approval
of the DeKalb County Board of Education.
____________________________________________ 12/4/25
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Authorized Signatory Date
Josh Bailey
____________________________________________ Co-President Technology Solutions Group
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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