HCPS FL Logo Business
Action Item
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) #12186-EST Appliances-Family and Consumer Sciences (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of Career and Technical Education staff to establish fixed pricing for household type appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators.  Award of this contract shall be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder per line item, as specified in the bid. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Supervisor of Family and Consumer Sciences.  

The initial term of this contract shall be for a one-year period beginning December 12, 2012, with an additional one-year renewal.  All prices offered are firm against any increase for at least one year from the effective date.  This contract may be renewed by the Superintendent, per the terms of the specifications. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Expenditures were $63,948 for 2011/2012, and $48,955 for 2010/2011. Funds are included in the General Fund budget for the purchase of appliances.
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
Wynne A. Tye, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.15
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121211_519 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.15