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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Highest Ranking Proposals from BSN Sports LLC/Nike and Varsity Spirit Fashion - Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) #18042-DST-IV Sports Uniform/Apparel Sponsor (Business Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 18, 2018, Procurement Services, in conjunction with the Athletics Department, issued an ITN for a uniform and apparel sponsor to cover sports programs districtwide. This bid was created to maximize buying power, simplify the purchasing process, and provide our schools with branding for uniforms and equipment.

Varsity Spirit Fashion was the sole respondent to the cheerleading uniform portion of the ITN; therefore, they are recommended only for award of cheerleading items in the bid.  BSN and Nike are considered the national leaders in sports performance apparel, footwear, and select equipment (i.e., balls, bats, and training equipment items).  The district seeks a long-term alignment with the best athletics performance product sponsor and licensee.  As a licensee, Nike provides positive exposure for the district and its athletics program.  This will allow the district to experience an increase in community morale as well as the coaches, staff, and student-athletes, and optimize athletic performance.

The Executive Summary is continued on the attachment.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Continuously improve processes and systems • Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $796,011.61 will be available in the Athletic Department budget.  For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 6408.  As of January 23, 2019, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $710,852.37.  Funds for the remainder of the contract term will be allocated in the next fiscal year.
EVALUATION
Contract administration and evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (the "End User") and the Procurement Officer, who function as a team, by utilizing an online vendor performance report or via in-person reviews. The evaluation consists of an assessment of the vendor-provided goods and services, deliverables, and compliance with contractual requirements. The resulting data will support renewal decisions and/or alterations to a new agreement.
SUBMITTED BY:  Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services
Lanness Robinson, Director, Athletics Department
Christopher Farkas   Gretchen Saunders
Deputy Superintendent, Operations
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    C 6.15
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190219_918 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.15