Agenda Item
b. Bid 25-519 Catalog Discount ~ Career, Technical, and Agricultural Materials, Equipment & Supplies Contract Award Approval (Not to Exceed $2,000,000) ~ Updated 7.8.2026
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting, Chief Academic Officer, Teaching and Learning
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the contract extension of Bid 25-519 Catalog Discount - Career Technical & Agricultural Materials, Equipment & Supplies to the following vendors: Amitrace Computer System, Carolina Biological Supply Company, Flinn Scientific Incorporated, Global Equipment Company, Incorporated, Learning Labs, Incorporated, LEGO Education Incorporated, NASCO Education LLC, Nisewonger Audio Visual Center, Incorporated, Paxton Patterson Incorporated, Sam Tell and Son Incorporated, and William J. Redmond & Son, Incorporated for an additional year in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
Why: Per Board Policy DJE, the Board of Education must approve the expenditure of any vendor that provides goods and/or services to the school district that may exceed $100,000 in purchases for the fiscal year. The bid establishes a contract with the identified vendors to provide efficient service and quality products while reducing costs.
Details: Bid 25-519 will provide access to a broad spectrum of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) materials, equipment, and supplies that may be purchased at discounted prices from multiple vendors. The contract includes up to four, one-year extension options contingent upon DCSD’s offer to such extension, the successful offeror’s acceptance, and the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education to extend the contract.
A formal Invitation to Bid Catalog Discounts - Career Technical & Agricultural Materials, Equipment & Supplies, was issued on Thursday, January 30, 2025, through the DCSD Purchasing Department. The solicitation was posted on the DCSD website. An electronic notification was sent to 53 vendors from the DCSD Vendor Bid List and 1257 vendors through the State of Georgia Procurement Registry. Responses to the solicitation were received on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 13 vendors. Eleven (11) vendors were deemed responsive to the solicitation requirements.
Financial impact: The total financial impact is not to exceed $2,000,000.
Charge Codes:
100.1000.561000.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.561100.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.530000.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.530000.42121.7940.3550.8010.035.0000
100.1000.573000.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.561500.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
100.1000.561600.00011.7940.3011.8010.035.0000
406.1000.530000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.561000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.561100.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.561500.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.561600.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.1000.573000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.2230.561000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
406.2300.530000.38321.7940.3324.8010.035.2025
Contact: Dr. Sean Tartt, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.676.0731
Dr. Rose Prejean-Harris, Assistant Superintendent (6-12), Division of Teaching and Learning, 678.676.0137
Mrs. Doryiane Gunter, Director, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education, 678.676.0451
Effective: Upon Board Approval- July 14, 2026
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
C770627
Finance
DeKalb County
School District
June 1, 2026
Paxton Patterson, Inc Sales@paxpat.com
Attn: Danielle Glodowski
4141 West 126th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
Reference: ITB 25-519 Catalog Discount - Career Technical & Agricultural Education Materials, Equipment, and Supplies
Greetings,
The DeKalb County School District ("DCSD") desires to renew the award of ITB 25-519 Catalog Discount - Career
Technical & Agricultural Education Materials, Equipment, and Supplies, for one (1) year on the same terms,
conditions and pricing as stated in the BID. The purpose of this letter is to obtain Paxton Patterson, Inc's acceptance
of DCSD's offer to renew this award.
The renewal is subject to the DeKalb County Board of Education's ("Board") approval and will be effective July 14,
2026, through July 13, 2027. Of course, we will notify you once the Board has approved the renewal. DCSD
appreciates Paxton Patterson, Inc's consideration of this offer to renew the award of ITB 25-519.
If accepted, please submit a copy of your company's proof of insurance reflecting the coverage(s) stated within the
original solicitation document, sign the acceptance below and email both documents no later than Monday, June
8, 2026, to Sharmaine Greenland at sharmaine greenland@dekalbschoolsga.org. Insurance policy or policies must
be maintained throughout the term of this agreement. A copy of the insurance requirements is included.
Best regards,
Carla L. Smith
Carla L. Smith
Executive Director, Vendor Services
CLS/smg
c: Mr. Byron Schueneman
Mr. Weyman F. Christopher
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Paxton Patterson, Inc hereby accepts DeKalb County School District's offer to renew the award of ITB 25-519
Catalog Discount Career Technical & Agricultural Education Materials, Equipment, and Supplies at the same prices,
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terms, and conditions as the original award until July 13, 2027. Paxton Patterson, Inc understands that this
acceptance is subject to the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education.
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Authorized Signatery Date
Danielle Glodowski
Danielle Glodowski
VP of Operations
VP of Operations
Name (Typed or Printed) Title of Authorized Signatory
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
678.676.0110 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org