Per terms of the new DMS contract, entities are limited to a specific list of items from the vendor’s catalog. Because of this restriction, the district sought a contract that offers the same best pricing, but also provides access to all catalog items. The National IPA contract between the City of Tamarac and Office Depot, Inc. supports the availability of product and the same pricing as the State of Florida, which is the best Office Depot may offer due to the terms of the DMS contract. Based on an analysis of HCPS current spend, the new contract pricing will result in an estimated annual savings of $317,749.36 over the prior year.

National IPA is a national buying cooperative enabling public agencies to combine their buying power for best pricing and reduced administrative costs.  The contract term is from October 18, 2013, through October 17, 2019. HCPS will commence its use April 18, 2017. Piggyback agreements may be terminated at any time. In accordance with the Florida Department of Education, Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(6), in lieu of requesting competitive solicitations from three or more sources, district school boards may make purchases at or below the specific prices from contracts awarded by other city or county governmental agencies, or other district school boards.