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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Purchase of Gainey Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Coolers from Gainey Parts, Inc. (Sole-Source Provider) (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We are requesting approval for purchase and installation of EGR coolers.  These EGR coolers will replace the current units in 307 school buses with VT365 (207) and DT466 (100) engines.  Successful tests have been conducted by the Transportation Department staff. 

Gainey Parts, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and patent holder for the Gainey EGR coolers. 

In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (DOE), Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(12)(d), commodities or contractual services available only from a single source may be exempted from the competitive solicitation requirements.  All sole-source posting requirements have been observed.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds of approximately $343,500 will be available in the Transportation Department budget.
EVALUATION
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 6.18
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140121_624 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.18