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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bid Submitted by Haskell Termite and Pest Control, Inc. - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13099-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 to eliminate 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 eight sites located throughout the district.

Award of this contract shall be to the lowest overall responsive, responsible bidder, as specified in the bid.  This recommendation has been reviewed by the Sites and Utilities Department Manager. 

The term of this contract is for a one-year period beginning November 6, 2013. All prices offered are firm against any increase for at least 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 in the amount of $71,152 are available in the Sites and Utilities Department budget for this service.
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 6.13
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131105_601 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.13