Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Accept Piggy-back Bid Between Sun State International Trucks, LLC Utilizing the New and Rebuilt Vehicle/Bus Parts Contract with the School Board of DeSoto County, Florida, for the Purchase of New and Rebuilt Vehicle/Bus Parts (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Applicable Florida Department of Education (DOE) 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.

The Transportation Department will be utilizing the School Board of DeSoto County, Florida, agreement to purchase new and rebuilt vehicle/bus parts. The initial term of this award is for two years from July 10, 2010 to July 12, 2012, with one two-year renewal option. Sun State International Trucks, LLC is an authorized International Truck dealer in Tampa, and a member of the Florida Minority Supplier Development Council. Pricing is national fleet pricing offered nationwide and could not be improved by volume. The Superintendent is authorized to approve the renewal agreement for the terms of the specifications.

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 $700,000 will be available in the Transportation Department budget, as needed.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Jean Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department

Cathy Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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