Agenda Item
v. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP#220901~ General Contractor Services ~ Digital Scoreboard, LLC ~ Gymnasium Audio Equipment with Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Supplement Services (Not to Exceed $1,200,000)
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 DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) use of the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) RFP #220901 Cooperative Agreement between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Digital Scoreboard, LLC as provider of audio equipment with installation, related equipment, materials, supplies and services districtwide for a not to exceed amount of $1,200,000.
Why: Approval of the use of the (TIPS) RFP #220901 Cooperative Agreement with Digital Scoreboard, LLC, will provide purchase of audio equipment with installation, related equipment, materials, supplies and services.
By utilizing this agreement, DCSD will have access to the fixed pricing that has been competitively solicited and awarded and leverage the buying power of Cooperative Agreements, resulting in increased economies of scale and efficiencies regarding reduced installation cost and administrative oversight.
Details: The Division of Operations is requesting approval of the use of the (TIPS) RFP #220901 Cooperative Agreement with Digital Scoreboard, LLC, to perform the installation and service of audio equipment, equipment repairs and replacement services in the gymnasiums at each high school with athletic programs. The audio will support all events held within the gymnasiums. on an as-needed basis.
The TIPS cooperative agreement with Digital Scoreboard, LLC is for three (3) years with one (1) optional one (1) year renewal, with the renewal offer at the sole discretion of TIPS.
This recommendation to utilize Digital Scoreboard, LLC (supplier) is based on the review and evaluation of the price quote provided by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). TIPS issued a public solicitation for LED scoreboards and services from which the Supplier was awarded a contract.
Installation services will be provided by:
Digital Scoreboard, LLC, located at 333 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
Financial impact: The total contract amount for the LED scoreboards, audio equipment, equipment repairs, and replacement services not to exceed $1,200,000 and will be allocated from general fund source: 100.2600.573000.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000 Purchase of equipment other than buses and computers.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1447
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
The Interlocal Purchasing System
Purchasing Made Personal
Printed 7 August 2025
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PO MUST REFERENCE VENDOR’S TIPS CONTRACT NUMBER
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Overview
Digital Scoreboards provides schools and athletic venues with a large variety of indoor and outdoor LED video
scoreboards, traditional scoreboards, LED signage and audio systems. With incredible pricing, flexible financing and
the best warranties in the industry, Digital Scoreboards is poised to help any school with a turnkey solution to meet
their needs.
AWARDED CONTRACTS "View EDGAR Doc" on Website
Contract Comodity Exp Date EDGAR
22090101 Scoreboards and Services 11/30/2025 See EDGAR Certification Doc.
22090102 Scoreboards and Services (JOC) 11/30/2025 See EDGAR Certification Doc.
230901 Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies, and Services 11/30/2026 See EDGAR Certification Doc.
CONTACTS BY CONTRACTS
230901
Robert Steckel COO (888) 738-4230 accounting@digitalscoreboards.net
Megan Verholy Business Accelerator (610) 573-3588 mverholy@digitalscoreboards.net
22090101
Robert Steckel COO (888) 738-4230 accounting@digitalscoreboards.net
Megan Verholy Business Accelerator (610) 573-3588 mverholy@digitalscoreboards.net
22090102
Robert Steckel COO (888) 738-4230 accounting@digitalscoreboards.net
Megan Verholy Business Accelerator (610) 573-3588 mverholy@digitalscoreboards.net