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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Renew Existing Bid Submitted by Piper Fire Protection - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #8188-MST Fire Alarm Inspections (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 3, 2008, the Procurement Department, in conjunction with the Maintenance Department, issued an Invitation to Bid for fire alarm inspections.  The initial term for this award was from December 10, 2008 to December 9, 2009, with two additional one-year renewal options, negotiable yearly. 

The supplier has agreed to renew for the period beginning December 10, 2010, and ending December 9, 2011, with prices, terms, and conditions to remain unchanged.  The Superintendent is authorized to approve the renewal agreement for the terms of the specifications.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
•Â Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
These services are included in the Maintenance Department budget in an amount not to exceed $82,000.
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:  Mina Kaeding, Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement Department
Cathy Valdes   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20101116_431 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.12