Business Services Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, July 16, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Bid Submitted by M & B Products, Inc. - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #19070-DST-VT 100% Fruit Juice Products (Business Services Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On April 24, 2019, Procurement Services, in conjunction with Student Nutrition Services, issued an ITB to establish fixed pricing for 100% fruit juice products for use in the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast programs. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Student Nutrition Services Manager.  The initial term of this contract will be for a 1-year period with four 1-year renewals. There is a 30-day termination for convenience clause included in this contract. All prices offered are firm against any increase for one year from the effective date. This contract will be reviewed and evaluated annually and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $2,600,000 will be available in the Student Nutrition Services budget. There is no specific project number assigned for these purchases. As of June 18, 2019, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equal $5,973,521.65.
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 MaryKate Harrison, General Manager, Student Nutrition Services

Christopher Farkas		Gretchen Saunders
Deputy Superintendent, Operations (813) 272-4004		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		B 6.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190716_927 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.02