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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Award of Contract for Exterior Message Signs
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This bid was prepared to establish fixed pricing and streamline the process for purchase and installation of exterior message signs. The scope includes design, manufacturing, permitting and installation of a variety of message signs as indicated in the attachment. Previously, District staff issued a separate minor project solicitation for each required installation.

District staff developed specifications for the signs and installation services, and solicited bids. Award of contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for each sign type is recommended, as indicated in the attachment. The contract term is one year. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate best financial practices • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Funding for these signs is typically provided by non-district funds collected by schools, augmented by District matching funds. Seven (7) contracts for message signs totaling $211,511 were awarded during SY 2012/13. 
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Hung Pham, Project Coordinator
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 7.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140121_624 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.03