Business Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 2, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest Responsive, Responsible Bids Submitted by Multiple Vendors - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #18049 - MST Welding Materials and Supplies (Business Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This bid was prepared at the request of the Sites and Utilities Department to establish fixed pricing for welding materials and supplies including welding rods, torch tips, and various types of welding gasses used by our maintenance departments, as needed. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Sites and Utilities Department Manager. The initial term of this agreement will be for a 1-year period, with four 1-year renewals. There is a 30-day termination for convenience clause included in this agreement. All prices offered are firm against any increase for at least one year from the effective date. This agreement will be reviewed and evaluated annually and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications..
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $50,000 are available in the General Fund Reserve for inventory purchases. Product is initially purchased from object 1150 and placed into the Sites and Utilities Department inventory. As product is needed districtwide, the product and expense are both transferred to the using site. As of September 13, 2018, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $7,558.276.44.
EVALUATION
Contract administration and evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (the "End User") and the Procurement Officer, who function as a team, by utilizing an online vendor performance report or via in-person reviews. The evaluation consists of an assessment of the vendor-provided goods and services, deliverables, and compliance with contractual requirements. The resulting data will support renewal decisions and/or alterations to a new agreement.
SUBMITTED BY:  Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services Robert Wegmann, General Manager, Maintenance

Christopher Farkas		Gretchen Saunders
Deputy Superintendent, Operations 813-272-4004		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.17
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20181002_903 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.17