Agenda Item
vi. Contract ~ Cooperative Agreement ~ OMNIA Partners #R2416 ~ Job Order Contracting Services (JOC ) ~ Brown & Root Industrial Services ~ General Contractor (GC) Services ~ Fernbank Science Center Building Interior and Campus Renovation Project (Not to Exceed $475,000)
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 the use of the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Agreement- Contract #R24-16 - Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services between DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) and Brown and Root Industrial Services, LLC for General Contractor Services for the Fernbank Science Center building interior and campus renovation in a not to exceed amount of $475,000.
Why: Approval of the use of the Cooperative Agreement through OMNIA Partners with Brown and Root Industrial Services, LLC will fulfill the immediate need to renovate the building interior and campus to meet the current uniform building codes and elevate it to DeKalb County School District (DCSD) design standards.
Due to the immediate need to make the repairs, utilizing an approved contractor on the OMNIA Partners cooperative contract. OMNIA Partners Contract #R241603 will expedite completing the project.
Details: The Division of Operations is requesting approval to utilize the OMNIA Partners K-12 Cooperative Agreement- Contract #R24-16 - Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services with Brown and Root Industrial Services, LLC. This Contract is between OMNIA Partners located Region 4 Education Service Center, 7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, Texas 77092-2096 and Brown and Root Industrial Services, LLC located at 125 Clairemont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30030 (Vendor).
The current building interior and campus at Fernbank Science Center is outdated and requires renovation. The structure was completed in 1967. There have been minimal updates to the science center. The Fernbank Science Center is a valuable asset to the instructional curriculum of the school District and the surrounding communities. Fernbank Science Center offers educational programs for DCSD students daily. The science center also provides a dynamic range of exhibits and science-based programs. The building requires updates that are necessary to support current resources, technology and trends in Science.
OMNIA Partners Cooperative Agreement - Contract #R24-16 is for an initial term of two (2) years with three (3) optional one (1) year renewals, with the renewal offer at the sole discretion of OMNIA. The initial term is effective: March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2027.
On December 8, 2025, the Board approved DeKalb County School District's use of OMNIA Partners Cooperative contract #R24-16 for district-wide, as-needed services.
Financial impact: The total budget for this project, not to exceed $475,000, is allocated from the Division of Operations’ General Fund Budget cost code:
100.2600.571500.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000 - Land Improvement
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Capital Improvement & Facilities, Division of Operations, 678.676.1397
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
To: Board of Directors
From: Jorgannie Carter
Date: February 25, 2025
Subject: Recommendation of Contract Award
Region 4 ESC held an RFP opening on January 7, 2025, for RFP # 24-16 Job Order
Contracting Services. There were seventeen (17) proposals submitted:
• ABM Industries Inc.
• BELFOR USA Group, Inc.
• Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC
• Concord Commercial Services, Inc.
• Construction Managers of South East Texas,
LLC
• CORE Construction
• Creative Air Mechanical Services
• F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC
• FoamWorks
• GC Commercial Construction, LLC
• Hanna’s Mechanical Contractors Inc.
• McClure Company
• Preferred Facilities Group – USA
• ProToCall
• Renu Contracting & Restoration
• Vaughn Construction
• Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.
After careful review of all proposals, the Evaluation Team has determined that eight (8)
companies demonstrated the ability to provide the products and services outlined in the
solicitation while offering competitive pricing to the members.
CONSIDERATION
Award of annual contract in compliance with the bid laws of the State of Texas is
recommended.
RECOMMENDATION
The Evaluation Team recommends the following companies for award based on their
response:
Region 4 Education Service Center • 7145 West Tidwell Road • Houston, Texas 77092-2096
Phone: 713.462.7708 • Fax: 713.744.6514 • esc4.net
Rodney Watson, PhD, Executive Director
Contract Vendor Term of Contract
ABM Industries Inc.
BELFOR USA Group, Inc.
Job Order Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC Three (3) years with
Contracting CORE Construction the option of two (2)
Services F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC
one-year renewals
Preferred Facilities Group – USA
Vaughn Construction
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.
Support documentation has been attached for your reference.
Enclosure: Bid Tab Summary
February 25, 2025
Craig L. Cook
Vice President
Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC
4848 Loop Central Drive, # 800
Houston, TX 77081
Craig.cook@brownandroot.com
Re: Award of Contract # R241603
Dear Craig L. Cook:
Per official action taken by the Board of Directors of Region 4 Education Service Center
on February 25, 2025, we are pleased to announce that Brown & Root Industrial
Services, LLC has been awarded a (2) two-year contract for the following, based on the
online proposal RFP# R241603 opened on January 7, 2025:
Commodity/Service Supplier
Job Order Contracting Services Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC
This contract is effective March 1, 2025, and will expire on February , 2027. As
indicated above, your contract number is R241603. This contract may be renewed
annually for an additional three (3) years if mutually agreed upon by Region 4 ESC and
Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC.
Your participation in the proposal process is appreciated and we look forward to a
successful partnership. Please feel free to provide copies of this letter to your sales
representative(s) to assist in their daily course of business.
If you have any questions, please contact our Procurement Department at 713-462-
7708 or questions@esc4.net.
Sincerely,
Adam Tabor
Procurement Director
Region 4 Education Service Center • 7145 West Tidwell Road • Houston, Texas 77092-2096
Phone: 713.462.7708 • Fax: 713.744.6514 • esc4.net
Rodney Watson, PhD, Executive Director