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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 10, 2019
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Purchase of XRIZE Full Color 3D Printer from Access Manufacturing Systems for Middleton High School’s Drafting and Engineering Program (Workforce Connections)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We are requesting to purchase an industrial-grade, full-color 3D printer that represents the newest generation of production technology for Middleton High School’s drafting and engineering program.  The instructors plan to enhance curriculum and provide employment opportunities with this equipment through the printing of student-generated prototypes and materials.

Access Manufacturing Systems is the only fully trained and certified Rize reseller in Florida for sales, support and installation services.

In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(12)(d), commodities or contractual services available only from a single source may be exempted from the competitive solicitation requirements. When a district school board believes that commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source as specified by the FLDOE, the district school board may negotiate on the best terms and conditions with the single source vendor.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Funds in the amount of $68,005 will be available in the Industry Certification budget. For tracking purposes, the project numbers specific to this agenda are 4554 and 4556.
EVALUATION
This is will be a new piece of equipment for the drafting and engineering program at Middleton High School. The effectiveness of this equipment will be evaluated by the number of students able to use it as part of their Drafting and Engineering curriculum.
SUBMITTED BY:  Warren S. Brooks, Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections
Warren S. Brooks   Gretchen Saunders
Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections
(813) 231-1860
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    B 6.07
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20191210_935 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.07