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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bid Submitted by The Sherwin Williams Company - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13139-MST Paint-Interior, Exterior, and Spray (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Facilities Maintenance Support Department to establish fixed pricing for the pick-up of all types of interior and exterior paint to be used on projects throughout the district.  Award of this contract shall be to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder for all required items, as specified in the bid.  This recommendation has been reviewed by the Facilities Maintenance Support Department Manager. 

The initial term of this agreement shall be for a one-year period beginning April 30, 2014, 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)
Year-to-date expenditures are $176,590 for 2013/2014, and $179,761 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
Christopher Farkas   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140429_631 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.09