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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Renew the Existing Bids Submitted by Various Vendors - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #0007037-DST Towing Services (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 19, 2008, the Procurement Department, in conjunction with the Transportation Department, issued an ITB to establish fixed pricing for towing services.  This ITB covers towing services for buses, lawn equipment, tractors, trailers, trucks, vans, and cars.  The initial term for this award was from April 16, 2008 through April 15, 2010, with two additional one-year renewal options.  All three suppliers have agreed to renew for the fourth year, beginning April 16, 2011, and ending April 15, 2012, with prices, terms, and conditions to remain unchanged. 

Attached are copies of the original bid information.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
•Â Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds of approximately $70,000 will be included in the Transportation Department budget.  This estimate is based on the last 12 months' expenditures.
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 Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department
Cathy Valdes   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110315_456 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.05