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Board hears first reading of overhaul to policy FGC on bids, quotations and professional services
Summary
The board received a first reading of a comprehensive rewrite of policy FGC to clarify alignment with Georgia public works procurement law and provide updated fee‑schedule guidance for professional services; Attorney Diekel outlined goals to increase flexibility and update fee ceilings.
Board members reviewed a first read of proposed revisions to board policy FGC (Bids and Quotations) and an accompanying regulation that updates fee schedules for professional services used on facilities projects.
Attorney Diekel told trustees the revisions are intended to “maximize the flexibility of the school district in negotiating professional services contracts for facilities projects regardless of whether they meet the definition of a public works construction contract under the Georgia public works construction law.” Diekel said the regulation streamlines prior fee tables, updates ceiling amounts to reflect market changes since 2013 and replaces rigid job‑title mappings with narrative descriptions of experience and seniority to better match how design firms structure staff.
Board members asked whether the capital projects team benchmarked comparable large districts; staff said the fee ranges were based on local market rates observed among vendors the district works with rather than a statewide survey. The board was told the item will return for a final second reading and potential adoption at the August board meeting.
