SPD_NI007NoticeofIntenttoUtilizeConsortiumorC.doc

NOTICE OF INTENT TO UTILIZE

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT

Notice of Intent to Utilize Existing Consortium or

Cooperative Purchasing Agreement

In accordance with O.C.G.A. §50-5-51, DOAS has both the authority and duty to canvass all sources of supply to establish contracts for needed goods and services as well as enter into or authorize agreements with cooperative purchasing organizations (sometimes referred to as consortia). Pursuant to this authority, DOAS may enter into or authorize state entities to enter into contracts with sources of supply established pursuant to competitive bidding conducted by other governmental entities or cooperative purchasing groups. The purpose of this posting is to provide notice that the State Entity named below intends to enter into a contract with the cooperative awarded supplier(s) listed below. Any supplier capable of providing the identified goods/services at the same or better value may challenge the intended contract award by filing a written protest with the Deputy Commissioner of the State Purchasing Division (SPD) in accordance with the protest procedures outlined in Section 6.5, Step 4: Supplier Participates in Protest Process of the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM). The protest must be received prior to the closing date and time identified on the Georgia Procurement Registry for this procurement.

Notice Information

Date of Notice: 05-04-26 (mm-dd-yy)

Entity Information

State Entity Name: The Academy for Classical Eduction

State Entity Code (5-Digit Code): 55115

Procurement Officer (APO/CUPO): Pat Kelly

APO/CUPO Email Address:

pat.kelly@acemacon.org Telephone:

478-238-5689

Notice Submitted By

Name: Pat Kelly

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Email Address: pat.kelly@acemacon.org

Telephone: 478-238-5689

Notice Details

Cooperative Purchasing Entity Who Awarded Cooperative Contract: Omnia Partners

Date Cooperative Purchasing Contract Awarded: 01-25-17 (mm-dd-yy)

Name/Number of Cooperative Purchasing Contract: Playground Outdoor Fitness Equipment/City of CHarlotte, NC Contract number: 201700134

Supplier(s) to Whom Cooperative Purchasing Contract was Awarded: Gametime

Supplier(s) the State Entity Will Be Using Under the Contract: Gametime

Proposed State Entity Contract Term (include number of renewals, if applicable): N/A

Was Cooperative Purchasing Contract Competitively Bid/Proposed and How? YES Omnia RFP see attached for Proof, date, and soliatation

Scope of Work:

(Provide a detailed description of the commodities/services available under the cooperative contract, including quantities) Provide and install one (1) GameTime Custom PowerScape playground system for ages 2–5 and one (1) for ages 5–12, as outlined in GameTime Quote 109289-01-05, Rev. 4, including all components and Sunblox shade structures (26' for 2–5; 14' and 15' for 5–12).

Install two (2) ADA-compliant GameTime PrimeTime swing sets (one per age group) with belt seats, one enclosed tot seat, and all required hardware.

Remove and dispose of all existing playground equipment, borders, and benches, followed by full GameTime installation services with a 3-year labor warranty.

Include all accessories per the quote, including the Infinity Bowl, sensory/play pods, Owner’s Kit, and applicable DRP discount.

Reason for Utilization of the Contract: The use of this contract will allow the Academy for Classical Education to procure the necessary equipment and installation of said equipment in the most efficient and timely way possible

Estimated Dollar Value of Goods/Services to be Awarded Utilizing the Cooperative Purchasing Contract (including unit prices, if applicable, and total contract award value): $234,854.29

Note

State entities’ Delegated Purchasing Authority (DPA) for a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is equal to its DPA for Request for Proposals (RFPs) unless otherwise directed by the State Purchasing Division Deputy Commissioner. No state entity may exceed its assigned DPA without receiving prior written approval from SPD in accordance with GPM Section 2.5.2.

To Be Used for State Entity Records Only

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Number of Protests:

Outcome:

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Awarded Cooperative Purchasing Agreement

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