B12.01 - Report of COVID-19 Related Emergency Purchases (Finance Division)
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.
The emergency order is scheduled to expire November 4, 2020.
Purchases of certain commodities and contractual services were needed immediately to proceed during COVID-19.
* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
* Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
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
The current total of emergency purchases approved by the Superintendent total $10,306,289.53.