Agenda Item
iii. E-SPLOST VI Project Amendment ~ Manley Spangler Smith Architects ~ PBK Architects (“MSSA-PBK”) ~ #40636 ~ Druid Hills High School Modernization ~ Full Design ~ Amendment No. 2 (Not to Exceed $7,591,500)
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 Amendment No. 2 to PBK Architects (“MSSA-PBK”) for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Druid Hills High School Modernization at an amount not to exceed $7,591,500.
Why: Approval of Amendment No. 2 will support the full design and construction administration of Architectural and Engineering Services for the Druid Hills High School Modernization project.
Details: On August 14, 2023, the Board approved the award of RFQu 23-752-016 - Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services to MSSA-PBK for the Phase I design of the Druid Hills High School Modernization Project in the amount of $350,000.
On March 10, 2025, Amendment No. 1 was approved in the amount of $218,500 to provide additional design services for conceptual design studying three (3) DCSD-owned sites for possible construction of the new high school. The initial scope of work for this project includes A/E services divided into two (2) phases. Phase 1 was for the development of a Modernization Report, a Site Utilization Study, and Conceptual Design options at Druid Hills High School located at 1798 Haygood Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.
Specific details related to the original scope of work for this project can be found on the district’s solicitation website at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/.
With the initial award, there was an expectation to subsequently return to the Board with a full design for the entire project scope.
This amendment request, which is not included in the initial scope, will be the full design and construction administration of the project.
Financial impact: The total budget of $7,591,500 for Amendment No. 2, to the contract for Architectural/Engineering Services for Druid Hills High School Modernization will be allocated from cost code (SP6CIP.40936.ARCHITECT.2055) under the voter-approved E-SPLOST VI program.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Hans Williams, Director of Planning & E-SPLOST Programming, Division of Operations, 678.676.1588
Mr. Artis Johnson, Program Director, Division of Operations, 404.790.8985
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs