Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Contract with U.S. Foodservice, Inc. Utilizing the Main Line Food Contract with the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida for the Purchase of Cheese and Pepperoni Pizzas (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Procurement has the responsibility to initiate cost saving wherever possible. Applicable Florida Department of Education and district policy allows purchases from contracts awarded by other governmental agencies, district school boards, Department of Management Services (DMS), etc., at or below specified prices. This practice reduces procurement administrative costs and can provide lower prices for large agencies' volume.

Student Nutrition will be utilizing the School Board of Pinellas County agreement to test frozen pizza.

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 $390,000 will be available in the Student Nutrition Services Department budget, as needed.

EVALUATION

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
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