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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bids Submitted by Various Vendors - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13146-EST Audio Visual Equipment, Related Parts, and Periodic Service (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This bid was prepared at the request of the Customer Service and Support and CCTV/LAN Departments to establish fixed pricing for audio visual equipment, related parts, and service of televisions, projectors, digital cameras, and smart boards. Award of this contract shall be to the lowest bidder for each line item, or group of items, as specified in the bid. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Manager of Customer Service and Support and the Supervisor of the Technology Repair Department.

The initial term of this contract will be for a one-year period, with four one-year renewals, subject to negotiations and mutual agreement. 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 $1,143,434 for 2013/2014, and $1,803,043 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
Anna L. Brown, Ed.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140610_634 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.06