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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept the Lowest and Best Bid Submitted by R & R Business Systems Solutions, Inc. - Invitation to Bid (ITB) #14114-MST Infrastructure Communications Failure - Supplemental Maintenance and Repair (Non-Proprietary Systems) (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This bid was prepared at the request of the Communications and Electronics Department to establish fixed pricing for supplemental repair and maintenance of district telephone and security systems.  Award of this contract shall be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, as specified in the bid.  This recommendation has been reviewed by the Communications and Electronics Department Manager.

The initial term of this contract will be for a one-year period, with four one-year renewals, subject to negotiations and mutual agreement.  The Superintendent is authorized to approve any renewal agreements, 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 for 2014/2015 are $58,437 and were $200,000 for 2013/2014.  Due to a reduction in hourly rates, the district will save approximately $40,000 over the previous year's expenditure.
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 6.21
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141028_644 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.21