Agenda Item
iii. Contract Award ~ ITB No. 26-717 ~ District-Wide Plumbing Services ~ Maxair Mechanical, LLC; K.E.G. Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.; Raw Plumbing & HVAC Services, LLC; The Elite Plumber; Sid’s Sewer and Drain, Inc.; B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc.; J2 Connect, Inc.; and Levonne Industries, LLC (Not to Exceed $7,500,000) ~ Updated 5.11.2026
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 the contract award of ITB No. 26-717 District-Wide Plumbing Services in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 to:
Maxair Mechanical, LLC
K.E.G. Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.
Raw Plumbing & HVAC Services, LLC
The Elite Plumber
Sid’s Sewer and Drain, Inc.
B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
J2 Connect, Inc.
Levonne Industries, LLC
Why: Approval of the contract award for ITB 26-717 Districtwide Plumbing Services to multiple vendors under this contract will ensure the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) maintains district-wide capacity to address plumbing maintenance, repairs, renovations, specialty installations, drainage and waste line services, and emergency response services efficiently. Awarding all responsive vendors supports continuous operation and safety of all DCSD facilities while minimizing service delays and ensuring equitable access to qualified plumbing service providers across all operational regions of the District.
Details: The approval of this award will allow the Facilities Department to retain multiple, qualified vendors and provide timely and professional plumbing services district wide. The scope of work for ITB 26-717 - District-Wide Plumbing Services requires licensed Georgia plumbing contractors with commercial or institutional experience, including experience in occupied K-12 school environments. Comprehensive services include general plumbing repairs and services, restroom and locker room renovations, specialty installations, drainage and waste line services, and 24/7 emergency response with onsite response required within two (2) hours. The Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) solicitation was issued and posted to Ionwave, and posted to the DCSD website, on February 5, 2026. It was advertised in the Champion newspaper on February 5, 2026, and February 12, 2026. Electronic notifications were distributed to vendors through the State of Georgia Procurement Registry, DCSD Vendor Bid List and Ionwave. On March 6, 2026, eight (8) proposals were received and reviewed, and all were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation.
Based on the bid tabulation and evaluation committee review, the committee recommended the award to all eight (8) responsive vendors, to provide adequate vendor coverage, competitive pricing, and efficient and timely response, to routine and emergency plumbing service needs across the District. Each individual task order is limited to $99,999, and no work may proceed without formal Work Authorization issued by DCSD. Based on the evaluation committee, the following companies were recommended for the award:
Maxair Mechanical LLC is located at 814 Livingston Ct., Marietta, GA 30067
K.E.G. Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. is located at 63 Duncan Cir, Hiram, GA 30141
Raw Plumbing & HVAC Services, LLC is located at 6875 Alexander Pkwy, Douglasville, GA 30135
The Elite Plumber is located at 279 Branch Valley Drive, Dallas, GA 30132
Sid’s Sewer and Drain, Inc. is located at 1771 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
B&W Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is located at 1940 Riverside Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
J2 Connect, Inc. is located at 3137 E. Fairview Rd., McDonough, GA 30252
Levonne Industries, LLC is located at Cedar Glenn Way, Unit 4205, Atlanta, GA 30339
Financial impact: General Fund (Maintenance Operations): 100.2600.541001.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Wide Tree Cutting and Trimming Services
ITB No. 26-726
Bid Tabulation
March 27, 2026
The F.A.
2M Management Atlanta Premier Good Choice Richmond Smiles W.E. Hicks,
Casey Tree One Two Tree, Sesmas Tree Barlett Tree Total Outdoor Worldscapes
dba Atlanta Pro Tree Solutions, X-pert Tree Tree Experts Pipeline Inc. dba Trees
Experts, Inc. LLC Service LLC Expert LLC LLC
Group LLC LLC Service, LLC GA LLC Service Inc Unlimited
Company
Item 1 Rates for Tree Cutting and Trimming Services
A. Cost to perform tree cutting and removal services (Per Tree)
1. 6" or less $440.00 $595.00 $50.00 $100.00 $150.00 $200.00 $205.00 $450.00 $195.00 $35.00 $650.00 $700.00
2. Greater than 6", Less than 12" $1,056.00 $1,190.00 $125.00 $300.00 $350.00 $375.00 $865.00 $675.00 $875.00 $80.00 $975.00 $1,400.00
3. 12" - Less than 18" $1,848.00 $1,785.00 $420.00 $800.00 $1,450.00 $650.00 $1,000.00 $1,125.00 $1,200.00 $375.00 $1,200.00 $2,000.00
4. 18" - Less than 24" $2,640.00 $2,380.00 $675.00 $1,100.00 $1,900.00 $900.00 $1,500.00 $1,575.00 $2,050.00 $600.00 $1,500.00 $2,600.00
5. 24" - Less than 30" $2,640.00 $2,975.00 $950.00 $1,800.00 $2,950.00 $1,100.00 $2,250.00 $2,025.00 $2,800.00 $850.00 $2,000.00 $3,200.00
6. 30" - Less than 36" $3,960.00 $3,475.00 $1,100.00 $2,100.00 $3,200.00 $1,300.00 $2,500.00 $2,475.00 $3,100.00 $975.00 $2,500.00 $3,800.00
7. 36' - Less than 42" $3,960.00 $4,170.00 $1,400.00 $2,500.00 $3,900.00 $1,600.00 $2,800.00 $2,925.00 $3,900.00 $1,175.00 $3,200.00 $4,400.00
8. 42" - Less than 48" $5,280.00 $4,865.00 $1,750.00 $2,800.00 $4,300.00 $1,900.00 $3,500.00 $3,375.00 $4,450.00 $1,400.00 $4,800.00 $5,000.00
9. 48" - Less than 54" $6,400.00 $6,950.00 $1,850.00 $3,300.00 $4,800.00 $2,200.00 $4,100.00 $3,825.00 $5,600.00 $1,450.00 $5,500.00 $5,600.00
10. 54" or More $6,400.00 $9,730.00 $1,950.00 $3,900.00 $5,200.00 $2,500.00 $5,100.00 $4,500.00 $6,950.00 $1,450.00 $7,500.00 $6,200.00
B. Tree and shrub trimming and shaping service (Hourly Rate)
1. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Trimmer) $220.00 $395.00 $150.00 $250.00 $200.00 $225.00 $315.00 $250.00 $270.00 $100.00 $245.00 $52.00
2. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Groundsman) $210.00 $295.00 $150.00 $225.00 $225.00 $199.00 $315.00 $250.00 $260.00 $100.00 $245.00 $52.00
3. Three person lift crew (Foreman, Trimmer & Groundsman) $265.00 $495.00 $195.00 $300.00 $275.00 $284.00 $400.00 $325.00 $390.00 $125.00 $395.00 $65.00
C. Emergency Service Fees (Hourly Rate)
1. Emergency service performed during the week (Hourly Rate)
a. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Trimmer) $220.00 $395.00 $175.00 $300.00 $300.00 $346.00 $630.00 $375.00 $285.00 $100.00 $367.50 $200.00
b. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Groundsman) $210.00 $295.00 $175.00 $250.00 $350.00 $346.00 $630.00 $375.00 $275.00 $100.00 $367.50 $250.00
c. Three person lift crew (Foreman, Trimmer & Groundsman) $265.00 $495.00 $215.00 $350.00 $475.00 $399.00 $800.00 $475.00 $405.00 $125.00 $592.50 $350.00
2. Emergency service performed weekends and holidays (Hourly Rate)
a. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Trimmer) $330.00 $495.00 $225.00 $300.00 $325.00 $396.00 $630.00 $410.00 $295.00 $150.00 $490.00 $300.00
b. Two person lift crew (Foreman & Groundsman) $314.00 $395.00 $225.00 $325.00 $375.00 $396.00 $630.00 $410.00 $285.00 $150.00 $490.00 $300.00
c. Three person lift crew (Foreman, Trimmer & Groundsman) $397.00 $595.00 $295.00 $350.00 $495.00 $449.00 $800.00 $545.00 $425.00 $175.00 $790.00 $350.00
Item 2 Cost of Material Mark Up 0% 0% 10% 5% 1% 3% 0% 15% 15% 0% 3% 15%
Item 3 - Equipment Rental 0% 0% 10% 10% 1% 3% 0% 15% 15% 0% 7% 15%