Business
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. |
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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 |
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A 6.18 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140121_624 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.18 |