Business Services Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 22, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>Approve the Purchase of HCL Portal Server and Connects Software License Renewal from Prolifics, Inc. <em>(Information Technology Division)</em></p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p>HCL Portal Server and Connects software is required to operate our current Student Information System. Procurement Services solicited and received quotes from authorized HCL resellers to determine the lowest and best price for our HCL software annual renewal. Prolifics, Inc. provided the most cost-effective quote.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Continuously improve processes and systems</p> <p>• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
<p>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.</p>
SUBMITTED BY:  Jeremy Bunkley, Chief Technology Officer, jeremy.bunkley@hcps.net, (813) 272-4230 Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services, corey.murphy@hcps.net, (813) 272-4374

		Gretchen Saunders
		Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270
		B 6.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20200922_1010 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 6.01