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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Renewal of the Existing Piggyback of Invitation to Bid (ITB) #863-000-10-1 Tires, for the Purchase of Tires Between the State of Florida, Department of Management Services and The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On May 08, 2012, the Hillsborough County School Board approved the state of Florida contract to purchase new tires for use on automobiles, vans, trucks, trailers, and school buses.  Goodyear tires will be purchased from the state of Florida authorized dealer, McGee Tire Stores, Inc.

The initial term of the contract is valid through April 30, 2013. The state of Florida contract has been renewed through February 27, 2015.  Applicable Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) 6A-1.012 and district policy allows purchases from contracts awarded by other government agencies, district school boards, Department of Management Services (DMS), etc., at or below specified prices.

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 $554,579 for 2013/2014, and $463,612 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
Christopher Farkas   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140429_631 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.12