Agenda Item
i. Contract Award ~ RFP 26-714 ~ Synthetic Sports Flooring Services ~ Ram Enterprises, Inc., Salmon Enterprise, Inc. dba VetCor of Norcross, Fit Communities, Inc., dba Rubber Floors and More, Extraordinary Venture (Not to Exceed $2,000,000)
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 contract award of RFP 26-714 Synthetic Sports Flooring, Synthetic Sports Floor Services in the not to exceed amount of $2,000,000 to:
RAM Enterprises Inc.
Salomon Enterprises, Inc., dba Vetcore of Norcross
Fit Communities, Inc DBA Rubber Floors and More
Extraordinary Venture
Why: Approval of the contract award for RFP 26-714 Synthetic Sports Flooring, Synthetic Sports Floor Services ensures that DeKalb County School District (DCSD) maintains a pool of qualified contractors capable of providing synthetic sports flooring services for gymnasiums, fitness centers, multipurpose athletic spaces, indoor tracks, and specialty athletic facilities throughout DCSD, and ensures the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
Details: The approval of this award will allow the Facilities Department to retain multiple, qualified vendors and provide timely and professional sports flooring and synthetic sports floor services districtwide.
The District requires qualified contractors capable of providing synthetic sports flooring services for gymnasiums, fitness centers, multipurpose athletic spaces, indoor tracks, and specialty athletic facilities throughout DCSD.
Awarding the contract to multiple vendors under this solicitation will:
Ensure continuity and timely response for district-wide athletic flooring needs
Provide operational flexibility for emergency repairs and scheduled capital projects
Reduce project delays associated with vendor availability and material lead times
Maintain safe, durable, and code-compliant athletic flooring systems
Support lifecycle replacement and preventive maintenance efforts across District facilities
Allow DCSD to leverage competitive pricing and best-value procurement practices
The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) solicitation, RFP 26-714 Synthetic Sports Flooring Services, was publicly advertised and distributed through multiple sourcing platforms, including IonWave, the Georgia Procurement Registry, and DCSD vendor notification systems. on January 29, 2026. Six (6) proposals were received, and four (4) vendors were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation.
RAM Enterprises Inc., 195 Lawn Market, Sharpsburg, Ga 30277
Salomon Enterprises, Inc., dba Vetcore of Norcross, 1394 Indian Trail-Lilburn Rd. Suite 100, Norcross, Ga 30093
Fit Communities, Inc DBA Rubber Floors and More, 103 Chestatee Industrial Park, Dr Dahlonega, Ga 30533
Extraordinary Venture, 2410 Satellite Blvd, Suite E, Buford, Ga, 30518
Financial impact: The total contract amount for these services not to exceed $2,000,000 will be allocated from the General Fund Budget, Deferred Maintenance (100.2600.543000.00011.7520.9990.8013.040.0000).
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.0168
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Executive Director, Capital Improvements & Facilities, Division of Operations, 404.234.6985
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
May 05, 2026
RE: Sourcing Efforts Letter – RFP 26-714 Synthetic Sports Flooring Services
Greetings,
Because the procurement process is constantly evolving and improving, the Purchasing Department
has developed a new customer service feature. The Purchasing Department is now providing a
summary of sourcing efforts to the internal client for RFP 26-714 Synthetic Sports Flooring Services.
The Purchasing Department’s efforts include:
1) RFP 26-714 was posted to IonWave on January 29, 2026.
2) RFP 26-714 was advertised in the Champion Newspaper on January 29, 2026, and February 5,
2026.
3) Electronic notification sent to 34 vendors from the DCSD Vendor Bid List.
4) Electronic notification sent to 853 vendors through the State of GA Procurement Registry.
5) Electronic notification sent to 404 vendors through IonWave.
If you are aware of any additional sourcing engines, please let us know so we may include those in our
process.
Six (6) proposals were reviewed and four(4) deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation.
Please feel free to reach out to me at 678 676-0120 with any questions or concerns.
Regards,
Carla L. Smith
Carla L. Smith
Executive Director, Vendor Services
CLS\sma
c: Mr. Erick Hofstetter
Mr. Luis Montanez
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
678.676.0110 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org