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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Renew the Existing Bid Submitted by Morrison and Associates, Inc. - Request For Proposal (RFP)  #8019 Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) Consultant Services (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On February 20, 2008, the Procurement Department, in conjunction with the Office of Supplier Diversity, issued a Request for Proposal for OSD consultant services.  The consultant provides OSD management support services to assist the Office of Supplier Diversity in its execution of the district’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Encouragement Program.  The initial term for the award was from April 16, 2008 to April 15, 2009, with four additional one-year renewal options.  Morrison and Associates, Inc. has agreed to renew for the fourth year beginning April 16, 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)
Funds of approximately $200,000 are available in the Office of Supplier Diversity Department budget.  This is an estimate and the actual amount could vary.
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:  Kate Rouse, Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement Department
Jean Bowman   Gretchen Saunders
General Manager, Procurement Department
(813) 272-4374
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.13
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110405_457 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.13