Agenda Item
vi. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ Multiple Contracts ~ Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 24736 Murphey Candler Elementary School Renovation Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Purchase (Not to Exceed $900,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations Division
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the use of the following cooperative contracts for FF&E purchases for the Capital Improvement Project: 24736. Murphey Candler Elementary School Renovation Project with a combined not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.
State of Georgia Contract No. 99999-001-SPD0000198-0057 - Artcobell Corporation
TIPS Contract No. 230301 - Ernie Morris Enterprises and School Outfitters
Omnia Partners Contract No. R240110 - Lakeshore Learning Materials
Omnia Partners Contract No. R240111 - Meteor Education
Why: Approval of these cooperative contracts will allow DCSD to efficiently address furniture needs for the Murphey Candler Elementary School Renovation Project. This purchase will support the instructional and administrative programs at the new school while ensuring fiscal responsibility, procurement compliance, and operational flexibility. Additionally, approval is critical to support the established timeline of this project.
Details: DeKalb County School District is requesting to purchase furniture, fixtures and equipment from various vendors for the 24736. Murphey Candler Elementary School Renovation Project. This school renovation project at Murphey Candler Elementary School was approved by the Board on February 10, 2025, and is slated for completion in August 2026.
The vendors listed are authorized to purchase from State of Georgia contracts and national cooperative purchasing contracts.
Utilizing cooperative contracts allows the district to leverage nationally competitively solicited pricing, pre-vetted vendors, and legally compliant procurement processes without the time and cost of conducting separate bids. This approach delivers cost savings, standardized specifications, predictable lead times, warranty protection, and quality assurance, while reducing procurement risk and administrative burden. Ultimately, using cooperative contracts enables the district to respond more quickly to school needs while ensuring safe, durable, and equitable learning environments.
To maximize competition, quotes will be obtained from various vendors to leverage these agreements for our FF&E purchasing needs. This purchase will provide the school with furniture, fixtures, and equipment to support the instructional program and administrative office.
Financial impact: The financial impact not to exceed $900,000, will be funded through the voter-approved E-SPLOST Fund using the account code:
SP6CIP.24736.FFE.4052.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1332
Mr. Hans Williams, Director of Planning & CIP Programming, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Mr. Artis Johnson, Program Director, Division of Operations, 404.790.8985
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Pending Legal Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
DocuSign Envelope ID: 9CAE262F-5147-4A91-B8E8-CC0B43A90E8F
State of Georgia
Statewide Standard Contract Form
Solicitation Title Solicitation Number Contract Number
Office Computer and Educational Furniture 99999-SPD0000198 99999-001-SPD0000198-0057
1. This Contract is entered into between the Agency and the Contractor named below:
Agency's Name
Department of Administrative Services
(hereafter called Agency)
Contractor's Name
Artcobell Corporation
(hereafter called Contractor)
2. Contract to Begin: Date of Completion: Renewals:
Nov. 1, 2023 Oct. 31, 2025 3
3. Performance Bond, if Other Bonds, if any:
any: N/A N/A
4. Authorized Person to Receive Contract Notices for Agency: Authorized Person to Receive Contract Notices for Contractor:
Donnie Treadway (donnie.treadway.@doas.ga.gov) Cindy Hawkins (chawkins@artcobell.com)
5. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following attachments which are by this reference made a part of
the Statewide Contract:
Attachment 1: Statewide Contract for Goods and Ancillary Services
Attachment 2: Solicitation (referenced above)
Attachment 3: Contractor's Final Response
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract has been executed by the parties hereto.
6.
Contractor
Contractor's Name (If other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)
Artcobell Corporation
Date Signed
November 16, 2023
ning
, President
Address
1302 Industrial Blvd I Temple, TX 76504
7.
Agency Name
Department of Administrative Services
By (Authorized Signature) Date Signed
8/14/2023
Printed Name and Title of Person Signing
Jim Barnaby, Deputy Commissioner, State Purchasing Division
Address
200 Piedmont Ave., S.E., STE, 1804, West Tower, Atlanta, GA. 30334
Revised 07/01/22 SPD-SP006