Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Renew Existing Bid Submitted by Central Florida Landscaping, Inc.- Competitive Sealed Bid # 8094-MST Installation and Repair of Irrigation Systems (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On July 15, 2008, the Procurement Department, in conjunction with the Maintenance Department, issued a competitive sealed bid for installation and repair of irrigation systems. The initial term for this award was from September 5, 2008 to September 4, 2009, with two additional one-year renewal options, negotiable yearly. The supplier has agreed to renew for the second year, beginning September 5, 2010, and ending September 4, 2011, with prices, terms, and conditions to remain unchanged. The Superintendent is authorized to approve the renewal agreement for the terms of the specifications.

Attached are copies of the original bid information.

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)

These services are included in the Maintenance Department Budget in an amount not to exceed $132,000.

EVALUATION

Contract administration or evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (end user) and Procurement Officer, who function as a team. Reviews are conducted face to face, typically quarterly, or by utilizing an online vendor performance report. Prior to soliciting a new contract, the Contract Administration team must first give consideration to the specifications and supporting data of the expiring contract.

SUBMITTED BY: Jean R. Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department

Cathy Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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