Business Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 11, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of International/Navistar Parts and Labor from Sun State International Truck, LLC (Sole-Source Provider) (Business Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sun State International Truck is a local dealer for original equipment manufacturer International/Navistar and IC Bus related parts, service, warranty, and repairs.  They are the only factory-authorized dealer for DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota Counties. In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(12)(d), commodities or contractual services available only from a single source may be exempted from the competitive solicitation requirements.  When a district school board believes that commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source as specified by the FLDOE, the district school board may negotiate on the best terms and conditions with the single source vendor.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Annual expenditures are estimated to be $200,000.  Funds will be available in the Transportation Department budget. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 5335. As of August 3, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $1,246,937.25.
EVALUATION
Sole-source suppliers are reviewed annually for expenditures and possible new entries to the market.
SUBMITTED BY:  Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services Jim Beekman, General Manager, Transportation

Christopher Farkas		Gretchen Saunders
Deputy Superintendent of Operations (813)272-4004		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180911_898 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.08