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
December 17, 2024
Johanna Lopez
Bid Analyst
Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC
2695 E. Dominguez Street
Carson, CA 90895
biddept@lakeshorelearning.com
Re: Award of Contract # R240110
Dear Johanna Lopez:
Per official action taken by the Board of Directors of Region 4 Education Service Center
on December 17, 2024, we are pleased to announce that Lakeshore Learning Materials,
LLC has been awarded a (3) three-year contract for the following, based on the online
proposal RFP# R240110 opened on June 13, 2024:
Commodity/Service Supplier
Furniture, Installation, and Related Services Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC
This contract is effective December 17, 2024, and will expire on December 31, 2027. As
indicated above, your contract number is R240110. This contract may be renewed
annually for an additional two (2) years if mutually agreed upon by Region 4 ESC and
Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC.
Your participation in the proposal process is appreciated and we look forward to a
successful partnership. Please feel free to provide copies of this letter to your sales
representative(s) to assist in their daily course of business.
If you have any questions, please contact our Procurement Department at 713-462-
7708 or questions@esc4.net.
Sincerely,
Adam Tabor
Procurement Director
Region 4 Education Service Center • 7145 West Tidwell Road • Houston, Texas 77092-2096
Phone: 713.462.7708 • Fax: 713.744.6514 • esc4.net
Rodney Watson, PhD, Executive Director
To: Rodney Watson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
From: Adam Tabor, MBA, RTSBA
Director, Procurement
Date: December 17, 2024
Re: Furniture, Installation, and Related Services; RFP # 24-01
The Evaluation Committee has reviewed the responses and recommend that the following
companies be awarded:
• Affordable Interior Systems, Inc. (AIS) • Meteor Education, LLC
• Allsteel LLC • ODP Business Solutions (ODP
• Enwork (ASSA Group dba Enwork) Business Solutions, LLC)
• DLT Solutions LLC • OFS Brands Inc.
• Exemplis LLC (SitOnIt Seating) • Safco Products Co.
• Identity Group • School Specialty, LLC
• Irwin Seating Company • Teknion LLC
• Jasper Seating Company, Inc. (dba • The HON Company LLC
JSI/Jasper Group) • VS America, Inc.
• Kimball International Brands, Inc. • WB Manufacturing, LLC
• Krueger International, Inc. • Wenger Corporation
• Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC
The recommended vendors submitted offers that were determined to be most
advantageous to OMNIA Partners, Public Sector members, based upon the bid tabulation.
All the recommended respondents were determined to be competitively priced and strong
for the specified services outlined in the RFP.
We believe all recommended vendors demonstrate the ability to provide and perform the
services requested in the proposal. We will monitor their performance and determine at the
end of each year if they are eligible for renewal with each new term.
This multiple award is recommended as most advantageous as it limits contract awards to
the least number of suppliers necessary to meet the requirements of OMNIA Partners,
Public Sector members. In order to serve the entire nation, a multiple award is
recommended to provide any governmental agency with complete coverage of
commodities, services and any other offering within the scope of proposal.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
To: Christine Dorantes
Contract Manager
From: Adam Tabor, MBA, RTSBA
Director, Procurement
Date: December 18, 2024
Re: Approval of Contract Award
Per official action taken by the Board of Directors of Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC)
on December 17, 2024 the following contracts were approved as presented:
Furniture, Installation, and Related Services
• Affordable Interior Systems, Inc. (AIS)
• Allsteel LLC
• Enwork (ASSA Group dba Enwork)
• DLT Solutions LLC
• Exemplis LLC (SitOnIt Seating)
• Identity Group
• Irwin Seating Company
• Jasper Seating Company, Inc. (dba JSI/Jasper Group)
• Kimball International Brands, Inc.
• Krueger International, Inc.
• Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC
• Meteor Education, LLC
• ODP Business Solutions (ODP Business Solutions, LLC)
• OFS Brands Inc.
• Safco Products Co.
• School Specialty, LLC
• Teknion LLC
• The HON Company LLC
• VS America, Inc.
• WB Manufacturing, LLC
• Wenger Corporation
Contracts are effective December 17, 2024. If you have any questions, please let me
know.