Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Thursday, September 3, 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) #9077A-MST Soil, Sand, and Specialty Mixes (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid acts as a supplement to ITB #9077-MST Soil and Sand, approved by the School Board on July 28, 2009, as the original ITB did not have sufficient response to cover all bid items. This bid may be renewed in four (4) one-year increments subject to negotiations. Award of this contract shall be to the lowest bidder for each line item or overall groups of items, as specified in the bid. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Sites and Utilities Manager. 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 the Sites and Utilities Department budget for the purchase of soil, sand, and specialty mixes.

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

Cathy Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090903_360 * Section A Item# 5.07