Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Accept the Lowest and Best Bid Submitted by Avatar Packaging, Inc. - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #9112-DST Corrugated Cardboard Boxes (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared to establish fixed pricing for district-wide use of corrugated cardboard boxes. This ITB may be renewed in four one-year increments subject to negotiations. Award of this contract shall be to the lowest bidder for the overall group of items, as specified in the bid. This recommendation has been reviewed by the General Manager of Procurement. 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 will be available in various department budgets for the purchase of corrugated cardboard boxes, with a combined total of approximately $54,000.

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: Susan Girard, Procurement Officer; Ivan Viamontes, Sr. Procurement Officer

Jean R. Bowman
General Manager, Procurement Department
(813) 272-4374
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090915_361 * Section A Item# 5.16