Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of "FM Auditory Training Equipment" from Phonak, Inc. (Sole-Source Provider) (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As required by School Board policy, when the amount of a purchase from a sole-source provider is $25,000 or more, the Board is to be notified. The wireless VHF FM products to be used by hearing impaired children is compatible with existing district owned equipment.

The materials in question, "FM Auditory Training Equipment," is mandated by State Board Rule 6A-6.03013 Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and in our Board approved Special Policies & Procedures that, as a district, we must provide auditory training equipment for such students. The Federal Law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.), clearly mandates the provision of this equipment.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals, * Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The Supervisor of Exceptional Student Education, Ms. Janet Franz, has submitted requisitions totaling $149,610 to the Procurement Department. This project is funded through the IDEA Stimulus Grant.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Kenneth E. Gerhart, Sr. Procurement Officer

Jean R. Bowman
General Manager, Procurement
(813) 272-4374
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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