Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Accept the Lowest and Best Bids Submitted by Trident Surfacing, Inc. (Primary) and SportWorks, Inc. (Alternate) - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #10018-MST Gymnasium and Stage Flooring (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Sites and Utilities Department to establish fixed pricing for the maintenance and repair of gymnasium and stage flooring. This bid may be renewed in four one-year increments subject to negotiations. Award of this contract shall be to the lowest bidder as specified in the bid, and using the second lowest bidder as an alternate, if needed. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Sites and Utilities Department Manager. A more detailed review of the specifications can be obtained by contacting the Procurement Department.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals, * Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of approximately $200,000 will be available in the Sites and Utilities Department budget for the maintenance and repair of gymnasium and stage flooring. Benchmark comparisons of items 19 through 30 will result in a cost savings of $27,387.

EVALUATION

Contract administration or evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (end user) and Procurement Officer, who function as a team. Reviews are conducted face to face, typically quarterly, or by utilizing an online vendor performance report. Prior to soliciting a new contract, the Contract Administration team must first give consideration to the specifications and supporting data of the expiring contract.

SUBMITTED BY: Jean R. Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department

Daniel J. Valdez
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100504_399 * Section A Item# 5.05