Agenda Item
i. Approval of Boardroom Audio System Upgrade and Video System Enhancements for the Board of Education Boardroom with Atlanta Soundworks, LLC. (Not to Exceed $344,122.52)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase and installation of boardroom audio system upgrades, conferencing equipment, and video system enhancements for the Board of Education Boardroom from Atlanta Soundworks, LLC, at a cost not to exceed $344,122.52.
Why: The Board of Education Boardroom serves as a critical space for governance, public engagement, and district operations, hosting regular Board meetings, public hearings, work sessions, and special events that are recorded and livestreamed for the community. The current audio and video systems have reached the end of their useful life and no longer provide the level of clarity, reliability, and functionality required to support modern meeting and broadcast requirements.
The proposed upgrade with Atlanta Soundworks, LLC (ASW), a qualified audiovisual systems integrator, will modernize the Boardroom’s sound system and introduce advanced video production and display capabilities. These improvements will enhance speech intelligibility, improve meeting management capabilities, and strengthen the district’s ability to deliver high-quality livestreams and recordings of Board meetings. The project will also support clearer presentation of agendas, reports, voting results, and other materials for both in-person attendees and remote viewers while aligning with district technology standards for audiovisual systems and collaboration environments.
Details: The Division of Information and Instructional Technology (DIIT) worked with ASW to evaluate the existing Boardroom audiovisual infrastructure and develop a comprehensive scope of services to modernize both the audio and video systems supporting Board meetings and district events.
The project replaces legacy audio equipment with a modern Dante-based digital audio networking platform and introduces a wireless conferencing system designed specifically for boardroom environments. The upgraded system will improve sound distribution throughout the room, simplify audio control for staff through touch panel interfaces, and support seamless integration with the district’s meeting recording and streaming systems.
In addition, the project includes significant video system enhancements to support modern broadcast and presentation needs. Existing projection systems will be replaced with two large-format LED video walls, and the current production switcher will be upgraded to a broadcast-grade video production system. A fully IP-based video distribution network will also be implemented, allowing for flexible, high-quality video routing and scalability for future needs.
Key Services Provided:
Audio System Upgrade = $80,037.13
The audio system upgrade replaces the existing proprietary system with a modern Dante-based digital audio environment designed to support high-quality meetings and public broadcasts. The system includes new loudspeakers, subwoofer, digital signal processing, conferencing microphones, wireless discussion units, and integrated control systems that improve speech clarity and provide simplified management of audio during meetings.
Video System Enhancements = $167,634.82
The video system enhancements include the installation of two LED video walls to replace aging projection systems, a Ross Video Carbonite production switcher to support broadcast-quality video production, and a video-over-IP distribution system utilizing encoders and decoders for flexible and scalable video routing. These enhancements significantly improve the visibility, reliability, and overall quality of visual content during live and recorded Board meetings.
AV System Integration, Labor, and Supporting Components = $96,450.57
This portion includes system integration, installation labor, programming, training, freight, cabling, and miscellaneous hardware required to deliver a fully operational, integrated audiovisual solution. These services ensure all audio and video components function cohesively and are optimized for Boardroom operations.
Together, these upgrades ensure the Boardroom technology environment supports effective governance, clear communication, and transparent engagement with the community.
Financial impact: General Funds
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Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
Statewide Contract Information Sheet
Statewide 99999-SPD-
NIGP Code(s) See page 6
Contract Number SPD0000210-0004
Name of
Audiovisual Equipment and Related Services
Contract
Expiration
Effective Date 06/16/2023 06/15/2026
Date
Contract Table of Contents
Suppliers Contract Information: Mandatory
18
Awarded Contract
Contract Information for Supplier Page Number
Supplier Information 2
Additional Contract Information
Key Benefits 3
Contract Term, Renewals, Extensions 3
DOAS Contact Information 3
Ordering Instructions 4
Supplier Extended Warranty Offerings 5
NIGP Codes 6
Supplier Information Sheet
Contract Information
Statewide Contract Number 99999-SPD-SPD0000210-0004
PeopleSoft Supplier Number 0000057727
Supplier Name & Address
Atlanta Soundworks, Inc. dba ASW (Awarded Category 1 & Category 2)
580 Marksmen Ct.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Contract Administrator
Bryan Patten
Director of Sales
770-716-7400 ext. 1009
bryan@aswav.com
Contact Details
Atlanta Soundworks, Inc. dba ASW
580 Marksmen Ct.
Ordering Information Fayetteville, GA 30214
accounting@aswav.com
Atlanta Soundworks, Inc. dba ASW
580 Marksmen Ct.
Remitting Information Fayetteville, GA 30214
Discounts See Supplier Specific Discount Price Sheet
Payment Terms Net 30 Days
Bid Offer includes State and Local Government
Supplier will accept Purchase Orders
and the Purchasing Card under this
Acceptable payment method contract as permitted by current policies
governing the Purchasing Card program.
Key Benefits
Key benefits of the contract include:
• Diverse Supplier base representing all the necessary manufacturers.
• Varying discounts per manufacturer and per which manufacturers Suppliers can sell.
• Minimum discounts remain constant throughout the term of the contract, including any
renewals.
• Easy to order and compare pricing in Team Georgia Marketplace.
• High level of customer service support, before and after the sale of goods/services.
• Project Management & System Integration.
Contract Term, Renewals, Extensions
Current Term End Date: 06/15/2025
Renewal 1: 06/16/2025 to 06/15/2026
DOAS Contact Information
Duane Tomlinson
Contract Management Specialist
Email: duane.tomlinson@doas.ga.gov
Telephone: 404-850-4075
For Team Georgia Marketplace question(s)
Procurement Help Desk
Telephone: (404) 657-6000
Fax: (404) 657-8444
Email: procurementhelp@doas.ga.gov
Ordering Instructions
Ordering Instructions for Atlanta Soundworks, Inc.:
1. The cost structure for this contract is Percentage Discount off MSRP (i.e., manufacturer
Catalog/Manufactured Suggested Retail Price, Private Label Catalog, Commercial Price Book, etc.) for
Audiovisual Equipment Manufacturer/Brand for Equipment and Hourly Rate per Job Title for
Professional Services. The discount includes all cost (i.e. profit, overhead, operating & administrative
expenses, commissions, transaction charges, delivery charges, administrative fees, etc.)
2. Each Suppliers’ discount price list is available under their Supplier profile in Team Georgia
Marketplace together with Supplier contact information, eVerify, certificate of insurance, and
executed contract.
3. To obtain product and pricing information and receive a quote, please contact the Suppliers directly.
Orders will be placed and processed outside of Team Georgia Marketplace due to the nature of this
contract.
a. NOTE: For Category 2 – Audiovisual Solutions, all pricing or charges related to travel and/or
lodging must be itemized in a quote at the point of sale. In addition, if the Supplier is
charging for travel and/or related expenses it must be aligned with the state’s current travel
policy or as it may be amended from time to time. Suppliers can review the State’s travel
policy at https://sao.georgia.gov/travel/state-travel-policy.
4. Supplier’s quotes should list awarded Supplier’s assigned Statewide Contract number and must
include a detailed breakdown of cost for equipment and/or services (model numbers, specific
versions of equipment, misc. materials, etc.)
a. It is best practice to seek quotes from multiple suppliers.
b. All Audiovisual projects and integrations that include professional services provided by
Supplier, should be formally managed by a full time, in‐house employee of the Supplier
whose primary role is project management. All major components of the project should be
detailed and outlined using a Comprehensive Scope of Work, either the Comprehensive Scope
of Work Template provided or a Supplier specific Comprehensive Scope of Work. The
Comprehensive Scope of Work should clearly state all necessary steps and requirements of
the project and the process to fully achieve the Authorized User’s project goals. Each
phase/milestone of the project should also clearly indicate the line-item price of each
component included in each phase. Milestone payments are allowed for Audiovisual Solutions
Projects but should be fully agreed upon by both Authorized User and Supplier before the
project can commence. Authorized User and Supplier shall both sign off on the acceptance of
the project for each milestone phase before any payment is made. Any change in key
personnel of the project shall be communicated in writing to the Authorized User.
c. In addition to clearly stating all necessary steps, requirements, phases, milestone payments
outlined in the agreed upon Comprehensive Scope of Work. The Scope of Work should include
written specifications that define the overall system quality expectations, a bill of materials or
equipment listing.
5. All integrated Audiovisual Solutions and related services should be purchased using a Purchase
Order. Equipment should be purchased using either a Purchase Order or a Procurement Card (P-
card). For more information regarding how to obtain or use a P-card, Contact the State Cards
Program Manager at pcard@doas.ga.gov.
Audiovisual Equipment and
Related Services
Supplier Name: Atlanta Soundworks, Inc.
Supplier Contract Number: 99999-SPD-SPD0000210-0004
Category 2 - Supplier Extended Warranty Offerings
a) ASW has multiple channels for submitting support requests based upon client’s needs.
1. Dedicated support phone number with a live English-Speaking person (8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M. EST Monday – Friday)
2. Support email address (support@aswav.com)
3. Support ticketing portal (https://desk.zoho.com/portal/asw/)
i. ASW’s ticketing portal provides automated contract Service Level Agreement
enforcement and provides client visibility on demand.
ii. The ASW Client Support Manager is Nick Sheppard.
iii. ASW to respond to all standard support ticket requests within 12 hours 8:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M. EST Monday – Friday
iv. Premium support response time is within 4 business hours
4. Calls, emails, and support tickets received after regular business hours will be
responded to on the next business day. In the event of an emergency, ASW will follow
the after-hours support under the terms of the state contract.
b) Upon notification of an issue with equipment provided under this contract, ASW will open a
trouble ticket and schedule a technician to troubleshoot and initiate the RMA process with the
manufacturer if necessary. During the 180-day workmanship warranty period and for
equipment covered under an active service agreement that includes labor, ASW will remove
and reinstall the equipment at no charge to the client. ASW may also provide loaner equipment
based upon availability.
c) Your ASW client manager will handle vendor warranty claims on your behalf. The status and
progress of the claim can be tracked in your ASW client portal. Based upon individual end-user
preferences, email notifications of ticket updates will also be sent.
d) The ASW support portal is available at https://desk.zoho.com/portal/asw/. This system
provides real-time updates of tickets as well as reporting on SLAs and MTTR.
e) ASW’s escalation path is short and simple. SLA violations are automatically escalated by our
ticketing system. ASW clients are provided direct contact information for all contacts within the
escalation chain. Client -> Service Technician -> Service Manager -> COO -> CEO
1. ASW has documented processes for customer complaint escalation. If the account
representative cannot fulfill or meet a customer request in a timely manner, this
situation would then be escalated to the Service Manager. If a further escalation is
needed, it would then go to the COO. Lastly, the CEO will get involved if escalation is
warranted to satisfy the customers’ needs.
ASW provides a 180-day warranty on workmanship for system integration work. ASW also
offers extended warranties and service agreements for most equipment and installed systems.
These service agreements include preventative maintenance such as firmware updates, filter
cleanings, dust removal and system inspection to keep installed systems operational.
Contract NIGP Codes
Wiring Devices: Adapters, Caps, Connectors, Extension Cords, Fluorescent and HP Starters,
28595 Outlets, Plates and Covers, Plugs, Receptacles, Safety Cord Lock, Switches, Terminals, etc.
(Incl. Recycled Electrical Products, Supplies)
Studio Production Equipment: Backdrop Mechanisms, Floods, Posing Stools, Reflectors, Spots,
65590
Stands, Strobe Systems, etc. (See Class 285 for Lamps)
69031 Controls, Integrated System
83835 Communication Systems, Integrated, Including Telephone, Clock, Intercom, etc.
84014 Audio Equipment and Accessories, Television, Microphones, Mixers, and Amplifiers
84056 Teleconference Systems, Audio/Video, Including Video on Demand Systems
84059 Television, Interactive Digital LED/LCD HDTV, Integrated with PC
84074 Video Monitors, Demodulators, Signal Processors, etc.; Accessories and Parts
84076 Video Projectors, Accessories and Parts
88011 Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies, (Not Otherwise Classified)
91802 Audio and Visual (A/V) Consulting
92064 System Implementation and Engineering Services
92591 Video and Audio Design Engineering
93906 Audio-Visual Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Sound Equipment, Including Microphones, Speakers, Recording Equipment, etc., Installation,
93977
Maintenance and Repair
94086 Tower Maintenance and Repair
96246 Installation and Removal Services (Not Otherwise Classified)