Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Thursday, September 3, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Accept the Bid Submitted by Integrated Cable Solutions - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #9092-DST Cable and Related Products (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the CCTV/LAN Department to establish one year of fixed pricing for cable and parts. This ITB may be renewed in four (4) one-year increments subject to negotiations. In addition, negotiations were made with the only responder of this ITB, which will provide the district with an additional 5% off the list price for parts. This recommendation has been reviewed by the CCTV/LAN Manager. A more detailed review of the specifications can be obtained by contacting the Procurement Department.

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)

Funds of approximately $48,000 will be available in the CCTV/LAN budget for the purchase of cable and parts.

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

David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090903_360 * Section A Item# 5.05