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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 6, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Miller Recreational Equipment & Design, Inc. for Repair and Installation of Playground Equipment (Sole-Source Provider) (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Miller Recreational Equipment & Design, Inc. is considered sole-source and is exempt from the bidding process per Florida Department of Education 6A-1.012 (12) (d).  This company is the exclusive north, central, and western Florida representative for Miracle products.

Miller Recreational Equipment & Design, Inc., (Miller) a Manatee County company, works in conjunction with Miracle Recreation (manufacturer), to identify parts and equipment needed for repairs.  Miller has agreed to a set hourly rate for these services. 

This agenda item only applies to the repair and installation associated with Miracle recreation products and not other manufacturers Miller may represent.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
•Â Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Expenditures were $147,983 for 2010/2011.
EVALUATION
Sole-source providers are reviewed annually.  Procurement options will be reviewed with Safety and Risk Management and the Supervisor of K-12 Physical Education and Health.
SUBMITTED BY:  Kenneth E. Gerhart, Senior Procurement Officer
Jean Bowman   Gretchen Saunders
General Manager, Procurement Department
(813) 272-4374
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.09
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110906_471 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 5.09