Agenda Item
i. Renewal for Contract RFQ 24-565 for Athletic Trainers for 19 Traditional High Schools Provided by Northside Hospital (Not to Exceed $1,900,000)
Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access and Opportunity
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the second of four, one-year renewals for RFQ 24-565 Northside Athletic Trainers provided by Northside Hospital, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,900,000.
Why: Athletic trainers in schools are vital to the overall health, safety, and well-being of students involved in sports and physical activities. They educate students, coaches, and parents about injury prevention, proper techniques, and the importance of maintaining overall physical health. This education helps create a safer sporting environment.
Athletics trainers provide valuable support to coaches by offering expert advice on injury management and prevention strategies, which allows coaches to focus more on training and game strategy. Athletic trainers help schools develop and implement emergency action plans for athletic events, which ensure that there are protocols in place for handling various types of medical emergencies.
Overall, athletic trainers play a crucial role in creating safer and more effective athletic environments in schools, benefiting students, coaches, and the broader school community. The contract allows for full-time athletic trainers at each of the traditional nineteen high schools.
The requested renewal aligns with Strategic Goal Area 1: Student Academic Success with Equity and Access and Strategic Goal Area 2: School, Family, and Community Engagement.
Details: In accordance with the formal procurement procedures published by the Georgia Department of Education, the Request for Qualification (RFQ) was issued on March 7, 2024. Two responsive bids were received and evaluated by a four‑member Athletics Department committee. Northside Hospital met all requirements and was determined to be the most responsive vendor.
The renewal is aligned with the scope of work submitted in RFQ-24-565, and the renewal spend limit is not to exceed $1,900,000.
Financial impact: The total budget for RFQ 24-565 is allocated from cost code (607.3200.530000.00267.7090.9990.8010.092.0000)
Contact: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access and Opportunity, 678.676.0485
Mrs. Myss Johnson-Jelks, Executive Director of Athletics, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678.676.1824
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs