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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Piggyback of RFP # IS-1525500, Telecommunications Supplies Between Graybar Electric Company, Inc. and the County of Los Angeles, California via U.S. Communities for the Purchase of Telecommunication Products (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
U.S. Communities is a national government purchasing cooperative.  Contracts are competitively solicited between suppliers and a lead public agency.  The initial term of the County of Los Angeles contract is from January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017, and may be renewed for two one-year periods.  If this purchase is approved, the district will commence its use effective February 18, 2015. This contract may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications.

In the past, purchases of telecommunications supplies have included an assortment of patching cables, wiring, connectors, modulators, and jacks.

In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(6), in lieu from requesting competitive solicitations from three or more sources, district school boards may make purchases at or below the specified prices from contracts awarded by other city or county governmental agencies, or other district school boards.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the districts strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds are available in the Close Circuit TV/Networking (CCTV/LAN) budget. Year-to-date expenditures for 2014/2015 are $57,930 and $123,359 for 2013/2014.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Kate Rouse, Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement Department
Anna L. Brown, Ed.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.10
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150217_684 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.10