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
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
Multiple Cooperative Agreements~
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
Murphey Candler Elementary School Renovation
Scope:
Multiple Cooperative Agreements - Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
– Capital Improvement Project 24736 -Murphey Candler Elementary School
Renovation-Not to Exceed $900,000.
Contract Terms:
The following cooperative agreements will be utilized for this project:
State of Georgia Contract No. 99999-001-SPD0000198-0057 – has the
following contract terms.
• Initial Term: November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2028
• Renewal Options: Three (3) additional one (1) year renewals through
November 30, 2031
o Current Contract Renewal Term: December 1, 2025 -November
30, 2026
▪ Artcobell Corporation – 2 yr w/3 (1) year renewal option
TIPS Contract No. 230301 – Cooperative Agreements have the following
contract terms.
• Initial Term: May 31, 2023 – May 30, 2028)
• Renewal Options: One (1) additional one (1) year renewals through
May 31, 2029
▪ Ernie Morris Enterprises
▪ School Outfitters
Region 4 RFP24-01 OMNIA Partners Cooperative Agreements have the
following contract terms.
• Initial Term: December 17, 2024 – December 31, 2027
• Renewal Options: Two (2) additional one (1) year renewals through
December 31, 2029
o Omnia Partners Contract No. R240110
▪ Lakeshore Learning Materials
o Omnia Partners Contract No. R240111
▪ Meteor Education
Background:
The District is requesting to purchase Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment from
various vendors who are authorized to purchase from Georgia State contracts and
cooperative purchasing contracts. 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 for this project.
This school renovation project at Murphey Candler Elementary School was approved
by the Board on February 10, 2025, and is slated for completion August 2026.