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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bids Submitted by Various Vendors - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #10104-EST Trophies, Plaques, and Promotional/Novelty Items (Catalog Bid) (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of various departments to establish fixed catalog discounts for trophies, plaques, promotional, and novelty items.  Award of this contract shall be to various vendors, as specified in the bid. A more detailed review of the specifications can be obtained by contacting the Procurement Department.

The initial term of this contract will be for a one-year period, with two one-year renewals, subject to negotiations and mutual agreement.  The Superintendent is authorized to approve the renewal agreement, per the terms of the specifications.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds not to exceed $90,000 will be available in the General Fund budget for the purchase of trophies, plaques, promotional, and novelty items.
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:  Ivan Viamontes, Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement Department
Jean Bowman   Gretchen Saunders
General Manager, Procurement
(813) 272-4374
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.10
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20101116_431 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.10