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DATE: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bids Submitted by Various Vendors - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #12166-MST Fumigation Services (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This bid was prepared at the request of the Sites and Utilities Department to establish fixed pricing for fumigation services for the elimination of termite activity in permanent buildings and wooden walkways at specified sites.  Services will include complete tenting and fumigation with Vikane gas, removal of tent, and aeration of the buildings for ten sites located throughout the district.

Award of this contract shall be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder per site, as indicated in the bid. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Sites and Utilities Department Manager.  The initial term of this contract shall be for a one-year period beginning December 12, 2012, and ending December 11, 2013.  All prices offered are firm for one year from the effective date.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds have been allocated in the Sites and Utilities Department budget for these services.
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:  Jean Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department
Cathy L. Valdes   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.14
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121211_519 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.14