Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Purchase of Hearing Technology from Phonak, Inc. (Sole-Source Provider) (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

These items from Phonak, Inc. are considered sole-source items and are exempt from the bidding process per the Department of Education Rule 6A1.012 purchasing policies.

The product from Phonak, Inc. is equipment used in the classroom to provide amplification for hearing impaired children.

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)

ARRA funds in the amount of $84,728.99 are available for this purchase.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Joyce L. Wieland, General Director, Department of Exceptional Student Education

Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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