Agenda Item
a. Ratification and Contract Renewal ~ Professional Architectural & Engineering Services ~ RFQu 24-752-017 ~ Contract Renewal #2 of 4 (Not to Exceed $10,000,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations and
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the ratification and renewal of (#2 of 4) contract renewals for RFQu 24-752-017 for Professional Architectural & Engineering Services in the not to exceed amount of $10,000,000. Ratification is required from June 1, 2026.
BRPH Architects Engineers
CDH Partners, Inc.
Chapman Griffin Lanier Sussenbach Architects, Inc. (CGLS)
Collins, Cooper, Carusi Architects,
Cooper Carry, Inc.
Corgan
Croft & Associates, PC
DAG Architects
Foreman Seeley Fountain Inc.
Gardner Spencer Smith Tench & Jarbeau (GSST&J)
Goodwyn, Mills, and Cawood LLC, (GMC)
KHAFRA Engineering
Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc.
Manley Spangler Smith Architects -PBK Architects, (MSSA-PBK)
PGAL, Inc.
Raymond Engineering -Georgia, Inc.
Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc.
MOSA Architects
SRJ Architects
Stanley Love-Stanley PC
Sy Richards, Architects Inc
Why: This request is a ratification and contract renewal for the above firms to provide Professional Architectural & Engineering Services throughout DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) on an as-needed basis for various remodeling, renovations, life safety, maintenance and repair projects, for both SPLOST and Non-SPLOST projects. This request extends the agreement for an additional year, (with ratification) effective June 1, 2026, through May 30, 2027.
Details: On May 6, 2024, the Board of Education approved the award of contract RFQu 24-752-017 for Professional Architectural & Engineering Services on an as-needed basis for various remodeling, renovations, life safety, maintenance and repair projects, for SPLOST and Non-SPLOST projects for the Facilities/Maintenance Department and the SPLOST program. This recommendation is for the second of four (#2 of 4) one (1) year contract renewal options.
Financial impact: The total contract amount for these services, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, will be allocated from the various General Fund Budget and ESPLOST charge codes. Board Policy DJE requires the Board of Education to approve the expenditure of any vendor that provides goods and/or services to the school system that may exceed $100,000.00 in purchases for the fiscal year. All single projects over the $100,000.00 threshold will be presented to the Board for formal approval in accordance with Board policy.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1376
Mr. Darrell Stallings, Chief of Capital Improvements, Division of Operations, 678.676.1419
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
May 6, 2026
Sent Via Email: Melissa.Cantrell@cdhpartners.com
Ms. Melissa Cantrell, AIA, LEED AP, President
CDH PARTNERS, INC.
3300 Cumberland Blvd., SE, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30339
Dear Ms. Cantrell,
In accordance with the contract between CDH Partners, Inc. and the DeKalb County School District, the DeKalb
County School District is pleased to advise that it desires to extend RFQu 24-752-017 A/E Continuing Contract for
Professional Services for an additional year at the same terms, conditions and pricing as stated in your contract.
This extension is the second of four (4) one-year renewal options and is subject to DeKalb County Board of Education
approval. The extension will be effective June 1,2026 through May 30, 2027, and is subject to DeKalb County Board
of Education approval.
Please submit the following signed acknowledgement and a current certificate of insurance via email to
Weyman_F_Christopher@dekalbschoolsga.org no later than Friday, May 8, 2026. Presentation of satisfactory
Certificate of Insurance in accordance with Exhibit E of the contract is required. A copy is attached for your review.
Please include RFQu 24-752-017, A/E Continuing Contract for Professional Services and verbiage naming the
DeKalb County School District and The DeKalb County Board of Education as an additional insured under the liability
policies, in the Additional Information section of the certificate of insurance.
On behalf of the DeKalb County School District, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your service and for
your interest in doing business with us.
Sincerely,
Fred Christopher
Fred Christopher, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO
Senior Procurement Manager
cc: Erik Hofstetter
Keith Ball
Sam A. Moss Service Center
1780 Montreal Road | Tucker, Georgia 30084
678.676.1320 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
CDH Partners, Inc. hereby agrees to extend RFQu 24-752-017, A/E Continuing Contract for Professional
Services, at the same prices, terms and conditions until May 30, 2027.
05/07/2026
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Official Signature Date
Melissa Cantrell, President & CEO 678-784-3481 Melissa.Cantrell@cdhpartners.com
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Name and Title (Typed or Printed) Phone Email Address
Sam A. Moss Service Center
1780 Montreal Road | Tucker, Georgia 30084
678.676.1320 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org