B6.01 - Accept Piggyback #20001-PGB-LG of the Agreement Between Tampa Spring Company and the City of Tampa, Florida - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #11013020 Suspension System Repairs Cooperative (Business Services Division)

If approved, the Transportation Department will utilize this contract to purchase materials and repair services for the steering and suspension systems for buses and trucks including the replacement of front end springs, bearings, steering and suspension components such as steering arms, kingpins, springs, bearings, bushings and front end alignments.  

The initial term of this agreement was from April 17, 2020, through April 16, 2021, and has three 1-year renewals available.  Hillsborough County Public Schools will commence its use effective May 13, 2020.  There is a 30-day termination clause included in this contract.  This contract will be reviewed and evaluated annually and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications.

The District requires the successful vendor to provide materials and repair services for the steering and suspension systems for buses and trucks. This ensures our trucks and buses are operational and safe.

 Previous contracts for Suspension System Repairs have been approved by the Board and successfully implemented during previous years.

Upon approval, the District expects the vendor to provide the requested goods and services according to the terms and conditions listed in the agreement.  The awarded vendor is:

 Tampa Spring Company

* Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health

 Accept the piggyback of the agreement between Tampa Spring Company and the City of Tampa, Florida

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

Funds in the amount of $200,000 will be available in the Transportation Services budget.

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.