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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bids Submitted by Various Vendors - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13002-MST Parts - Lawn Equipment Inventory (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Sites and Utilities Department to establish fixed pricing for lawn equipment parts such as filters, belts, spark plugs, and replacement lawn mower blades.

The bulk of the items shall be awarded to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder in each category, as specified in the bid.  This recommendation has been reviewed by the Sites and Utilities Department Manager. 

The initial term of this agreement shall be for a one-year period beginning December 11, 2013, with four one-year renewals.  All prices offered are firm against any increase for at least one year from the effective date.  This agreement 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)
Expenditures were $81,311 during 2012/2013, and $98,843 during 2011/2012.
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 L. Valdes   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.37
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131210_604 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.37