Board Rec for LPE Media Center FFE_1_6_26.pdf

This is a Board of Education recommendation document from the Lowndes County Board of Education for the procurement of media center furnishings and related services for the new Lake Park Elementary School in Lake Park, Georgia. The project encompasses media center design, delivery, and installation services. Seven vendors submitted proposals for consideration: Lakeshore Learning, Demco, Office Design Concepts, Ernie Morris, School Specialty, Nu-Idea, and Malone. The evaluation process assessed each vendor based on company qualifications and experience, design and selection services, warranty offerings, business stability, and cost. Demco was selected as the most advantageous and responsive offeror for the project. The board meeting occurred on January 6, 2026, and the contact for the project is Ashley Fletcher at New Lake Park Elementary Media Center, referenced as project 22-002.2.

The total financial impact for this contract is $152,109.77. Demco was awarded the contract based on offering the best overall service value and warranty terms among the competing proposals. The evaluation matrix used to score and compare vendor proposals is referenced in the documentation, though specific scoring details and individual vendor pricing are not detailed in this recommendation summary.