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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 12, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with Morrison & Associates, Inc., for Consulting Services for the Operations Division (Operations Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Morrison & Associates, Inc., will provide support to the Operations Division.  Deliverables include Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) vendor application review, management of the Business Master Class, and bi-weekly program assessment with OSD and/or District Leadership.

Additionally, Morrison & Associates, Inc., will create an expanded monitoring and communication tracking system for construction management related projects and metrics to facilitate vendor recruitment and opportunity strategic planning to nurture Small Business Enterprise utilization as an outgrowth of the Sales Tax Referendum.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Continuously improve processes and systems • Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health • Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $177,650 will be available in the Operations Division budget.
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 contractor-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: 
Christopher Farkas   Gretchen Saunders
Deputy Superintendent, Operations
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    B 6.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190312_919 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.08