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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bids Submitted by Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. – Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13135-DST School Bus A/C Maintenance, Repair, and Parts (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Transportation Department to establish fixed pricing for school bus and truck air conditioning system diagnosis, repair, maintenance, parts, and on-site service requests, as needed throughout the district. 

The General Manager, Transportation Department has reviewed this recommendation. 

The initial term of this contract shall be for a one-year period beginning January 22, 2014, 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 $148,000 for 2013/2014, and $284,600 for 2012/2013.
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 6.20
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140121_624 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.20