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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 11, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Recommendation Regarding the Purchase of International/Navistar Parts and Labor from Sun State International Truck, LLC (Sole-Source Provider) (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sun State International Truck is a local dealer for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) International/Navistar parts, service, warranty, and repairs.  They are the only International/Navistar, factory-authorized dealer for DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.

In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(12)(d), commodities or contractual services available only from a single source may be exempted from the competitive solicitation requirements.  All sole-source posting requirements have been observed.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Year-to-date expenditures are $681,175 for 2013/2014, and $461,289 for 2012/2013.  Parts pricing is based on the International Truck and Engine National Fleet pricing structure.  Standard repair time (SRT) labor rate is $92 an hour.  Hillsborough County Public Schools negotiated an $89 hourly labor rate, which resulted in an annual savings of $4,911.
EVALUATION
Sole-source suppliers are reviewed annually for expenditures and possible new entries to the market.
SUBMITTED BY:  Jean Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department
Cathy L. Valdes   Gretchen Saunders
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140211_625 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.06