Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

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

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approved the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of Consulting Services for Maintenance and Continued Program Development for the School District Website from Karin D. Powell, LLC (Sole Source Provider) (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Karin D. Powell, LLC, has been the developer of multiple applications provided through the district website including School Choice, Employment Applications, Online School Board Agendas, and many other vital systems. She works directly with the Communications staff to provide maintenance and continued development, as directed. As the chief designer of the systems, Karin D. Powell, LLC, is the only supplier that possesses the unique knowledge and capability to continue these projects. Karin D. Powell, LLC, is an approved supplier from the Information Technology Staffing solicitation #0009090-RFP-28.

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)

General fund dollars of $81,900 will be available in the Web Communications budget.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Kate H. Rouse, Senior Procurement Officer

Jean R. Bowman
General Manager, Procurement
(813) 272-4374
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20100907_419 * Section A Item# 5.17