Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 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) #9056-DST Network Switches (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Information and Technology Department to establish one year of fixed pricing for network switches. This ITB may be renewed in four (4) one-year increments subject to negotiations. Award of this contract shall be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for each product line, as specified in the bid. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Manager of Support Services. 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 $100,000 will be available in various budget funds for the purchase of network switches.

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

David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.34
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090609_352 * Section A Item# 5.34