Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Accept the Lowest and Best Bids Submitted by Various Vendors - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #9002-DST Food Service Large Equipment (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Student Nutrition Services Department to establish fixed pricing for food service large equipment. Award of this contract shall be to the lowest bidder for each line item or total for a group, as specified in the bid. 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 $800,000 will be available in the Student Nutrition Services Department's budget for food service large equipment.

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

Gwen Luney
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services & Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.11
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090324_346 * Section A Item# 5.11