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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Piggy-back Between Rivers Bus Sales, Inc., Utilizing the School Buses and Optional Equipment Contract, ITB 2010-16, and the State of Florida, Department of Education, for the Purchase of School Buses and Optional Equipment (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Applicable Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Rule 6A-1.012, and district policy allows purchases from contracts awarded by other governmental agencies, district school boards, Department of Management Services (DMS), etc., at or below specified prices.  This practice reduces procurement administrative costs.

The district will be utilizing the State of Florida, Department of Education, agreement to purchase thirty-one school buses and optional equipment.  FLDOE has prepared and awarded annual term contracts for the purchase of various types of school buses and optional equipment and made the contract available to district school boards in order to facilitate this service.  The initial term of this award is for one year from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2011, with one, one-year renewal option.  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)
Funds of approximately $3,330,000 will be available in the Transportation Department budget, as needed.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Jean Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department
Cathy Valdes   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Facilities Officer
813-272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.08
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110118_451 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.08