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DATE: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Bid Submitted by Mac Papers, Inc. - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13049-DST Print Shop Paper (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Central Printing Department to establish fixed pricing for specialty papers used to produce the district's custom printing projects.  Some examples include carbonless, vellum, envelopes, glossy, certificate, and various assorted specialty papers.

This recommendation has been reviewed by the Central Printing Department Manager.

The initial term of this contract shall be for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2013, with four one-year renewals.  All prices offered are firm against any increase for at least one year from the effective date.  This contract may be renewed by the Superintendent, 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)
Year-to-date expenditures are $57,004 for 2012/2013, and $63,787 for 2011/2012.  An additional 1 percent discount has been negotiated for items purchased in Group 1, as well as an early payment discount of 1 percent.
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
David J. Steele, Ph.D., Chief Information and   Gretchen Saunders
Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.16
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130611_565 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.16