Action Item
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Business Services
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Addison Davis, Acting Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Accept the Piggyback #20030-PGB-LG of the Agreement between Bridgestone Americas Tires Operations, LLC and the State of Florida (SOF) Contract #25172500-19-ACS Tires, Tubes and Service <em><strong>(Business Services Division)</strong></em> | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| If approved, the District will use Boulevard Tire Center as the authorized dealer for the purchase of Bridgestone tires and related services for the Transportation Department’s white fleet. Services include balancing, mounting, repair, and roadside assistance.<br /><br />The initial term of the SOF contract is from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2024.This contract may be renewed for up to two additional years on a year-to-year basis. Hillsborough County Public Schools will commence the use of these contracts effective April 1, 2020. Piggyback agreements may be terminated at any time. These contracts will be reviewed and evaluated annually and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications.<br /><br />In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(6), in lieu of requesting competitive solicitations from three or more sources, district school boards may make purchases at or below the specific prices form contracts awarded by other city or county governmental agencies, or other district school boards. | |
| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship, • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Funds in the amount of $79,000 will be available in the Transportation Department budget for inventory purchases. Product is purchased from object 1150 and placed into the Transportation Department’s inventory. As of March 4, 2020 the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $7,946,696.68. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| Contract administrator and evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (the “End User”) and 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:
Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services James Beekman, General Manager, Transportation |
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| Christopher Farkas | Gretchen Saunders | |
| Deputy Superintendent, Operations (813) 272-4004 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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| B 6.04 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200331_1016 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.04 | ||