B6.17 - Award the Highest Ranked Reply from Omnicom Consulting Group, Inc. - Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) #20062-MST-IV Cell Tower Lease Consultant Services (Financial Services Division)
On April 3, 2020, Procurement Services, in conjunction with the Growth and Management Planning Department, issued an ITN for Cell Tower Lease Consultant Services. The consultant shall provide Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) a report which evaluates HCPS' existing Cell Tower Leasing Program and make recommendations to maximize market competitiveness and future leasing opportunities.
The initial term of this agreement shall be for one year, with four 1-year renewals. There is a 30-day termination for convenience clause included in this contract. All prices offered are firm against any increase for one year from the effective date. This contract will be reviewed and evaluated annually and may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications.
The District requires experienced cell tower consultants advise Growth Management and Planning on market competitiveness and future leasing opportunities.
This is a new contract.
Upon approval, the District expects the vendor to provide the necessary consulting services according to the terms and conditions listed in the ITN. The awarded vendor is:
Ominicom Consulting Group, Inc.
* Continuously improve processes and systems
* Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship
* Respond to competition
Approve ITN #20062-MST-IV Cell Tower Lease Consultant Services.
Corey A. Murphy, General Manager, Procurement Services, corey.murphy@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4374
Amber Dickerson, General Manager, Growth Management and Planning, amber.dickerson@sdhc.k12.fl.us, (813) 272-4896
Christopher Farkas, Chief Operating Officer, christopher.farkas@hcps.net, (813) 272-4004
Cell tower proceed funds will be utilized up to $300,000.
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.