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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 11, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bid Submitted by The San Francisco Upholstery Group – Invitation to Bid (ITB) #13129-MST Stage Curtains and Upholstery Cleaning (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Facilities Maintenance Support Department to provide stage curtain and upholstery cleaning services for school auditoriums, theatres, and other areas throughout the district.

Award of this contract shall be to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder, as specified in the bid.  The San Francisco Upholstery Group is registered with the Office of Supplier Diversity. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Facilities Maintenance Support Department Manager.  The initial term of this contract shall be for a one-year period beginning February 12, 2014, with four one-year renewals.  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)
Year-to-date expenditures are $26,475 for 2013/2014, and $80,257 for 2012/2013.
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
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140211_625 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.05