Business Services Item

DATE:	Tuesday, May 12, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>Award the Lowest Responsive, Responsible Bid Submitted by Strategic Equipment LLC for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #20059-MST-IV Walk-in Freezer Cooler Combination (<em>Business Services Division</em>)</p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p>Invitation to Bid (ITB) #20059-MST-IV was issued in order to obtain firm fixed pricing from vendors for the purchase and installation of a combination walk-in cooler freezer, which is necessary for the operation of the food service kitchen at Farnell Middle School.</p> <p>This contract shall be awarded based on the lowest bid from a responsive responsible vendor, as specified in the bid. The recommendation has been reviewed by the Facilities Manager of Student Nutrition Services. &nbsp;The term of this contract shall begin on May 13, 2020, and continue until the successful completion of the installation and related repairs.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health</p> <p>• Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
<p>This is a short-term, one-time project.</p>
SUBMITTED BY:  Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services, corey.murphy@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4374 Chris Farkas, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, chris.farkas@hcps.net, (813) 272-4004

		Gretchen Saunders
		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		B 6.03
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200512_988 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.03