Business Services Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 6, 2020
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Addison Davis, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
<p>Report of COVID-19 Related Emergency Purchases <em>(Finance Division)</em></p>
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<p>At the March 31, 2020, School Board Meeting, Agenda Item C6.14 was approved giving the Superintendent the authority to make emergency purchases of commodities and contractual services without the need for competitive solicitations. Thereafter, the Superintendent made the determination that certain purchases needed to be made on an expedited basis. These purchases included technology, technology licenses, Personal Protection Equipment, and water.</p> <p>The emergency order is scheduled to expire November 4, 2020.</p>
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
<p>• Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health</p> <p>• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning</p>
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services, corey.murphy@hcps.net, (813) 272-4374 Christopher Farkas, Chief of Operations, christopher.farkas@hcps.net, (813) 272-4004 Jeremy Bunkley, Chief Technology Officer, jeremy.bunkley@hcps.net, (813) 272-4714

		Gretchen Saunders
		Chief Financial Officer (813) 272-4270
		B 12.01
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20201006_1011 (Board Meeting) * Section B Item# 12.01