Agenda Item
vi. Service Agreements ~ Independent Contractor Agreements (ICA) ~ Various Services ~ BaseSix Systems, LLC, Clean- A- Blind of Atlanta, Fast Signs, Hatton Contractor Service, Premier Grease Company, Section 10, Inc., and Strategic Environmental Solutions (Not to Exceed 650,000)~ Updated 5.11.2026
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County School Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the following Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs) that exceed $50,000 with a total contract value not-to-exceed $650,000:
BaseSix Systems, LLC ($90,000)
Clean-A-Blind ($95,000)
Fast Signs ($80,000)
Hatton Contractor Service ($99,000)
Premier Grease Company ($96,000)
Section 10, Inc, ($95,000)
Strategic Environmental Solutions ($95,000)
Why: This request is for the approval of the above-listed ICA’s to perform various services to support the Facilities/Maintenance Department from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Details: The request is for the approval of the above-listed vendor services for fire alarm service, blinds cleaning and repair, servicing of electrical equipment, new and replacement signage, general contracting services, cleaning of kitchen exhaust systems, toilet partition servicing and installation, industrial hygiene services, and asbestos inspections. Specifics regarding the services are listed in the Scope of Work for each vendor. On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy DJE (IV) A.2 - Independent Contractor Agreements, to require Board approval for any Independent Contractor Agreements with a total cost of $50,000.00 or more. Additionally, per Board Policy -Purchasing DJE III(C)(2) - Competitive Selection of Vendors for Non-Capital Projects - Purchases or contracts totaling $5,000+ shall require at least 2 written quotes and selected based on objective criteria (performance and execution).
Financial impact: Operations Division General Fund Budget: 100.2600.543000.00011.7520.000.8013.040.0000
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: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
Service Agreement – Various Vendors
Independent Contractor Agreement
Over $50K+
Scope:
Approval of Independent Contractor Agreements for BaseSix Systems, Clean-A-
Blind, Fast Signs, Premier Grease Company, Section 10- Inc, Strategic
Environmental Services to provide as-needed Systems districtwide as specified
in the Independent Contractor Agreement Section B. Services.
Contract Term
The Agenda Item requests effective service July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Background
On October 18, 2021, the Board of Education approved the revision of Board Policy
DJE (IV). Required Levels of Approval (Section A) to include and specifically address
Independent Contractor Agreements -to require Board approval for any Independent
Contractor Agreements with a total cost of $50,000.00 or more.
Vendor Selection
Vendor Selection is based on Board Policy as follows:
Purchasing DJE III(C)(2) – Competitive Selection of Vendors for Non-Capital
Projects - Purchases or contracts totaling $5,000+ shall require at least 2
written quotes and selected based on objective criteria (performance and
execution)
Approval is sought for the following vendors under this Board policy:
• BaseSix Systems LLC ($90,000) - Install and Service fire alarm panels,
smoke detectors.
• Clean-A-Blind ($95,000) - Blind cleaning and repairs
• Fast Signs ($80,000) - Produce and design new and replacement signs
• Hatton Contractor Service ($99,000) - Full-service contraction company
that provides general contracting services
• Premier Grease Company ($96,0000) - Chemically steam cleaning the
kitchen exhaust system.
• Section 10, Inc. ($95,000) - Toilet partitions and toilet room accessories
• Strategic Environmental Solutions ($95,000) - Perform industrial
hygiene services, including but not limited to asbestos inspections and air
sampling for EPA and OSHA compliance.