Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Accept the Lowest and Best Bid Submitted by RBA Print Communications - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #10015-DST Printing and Bulk Mailing of Free and Reduced Meal Applications (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Student Nutrition Services Department to establish fixed pricing for the printing and bulk mailing of free and reduced meal applications. Award of this contract shall be to the lowest bidder for the overall group of items, as specified in the bid. This award represents a savings of $6,625 compared to last year's expense for this service. This recommendation has been reviewed by the General Manager of Student Nutrition Services. A more detailed review of 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 $37,600 will be available in the Student Nutrition Services Department budget.

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

Gwendolyn L. Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services and Federal Programs
813-272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
813) 272-4270
A 5.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100518_401 * Section A Item# 5.03