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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Piggyback Between Scholastic Education and The School Board of Charlotte County, Florida, Bid #12/13-312SL(R1) - Catalog Discount (Business Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This piggyback will provide districtwide purchasing resources for instructional supplies, teaching aids, and materials from Scholastic catalogs and does not include software.

The initial term of the School Board of Charlotte County contract is from March 18, 2014, through March 18, 2015, and may be renewed for two additional one-year periods.  If this purchase is approved, Hillsborough County Public Schools will commence its use effective December 10, 2014.  In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Purchasing Policy 6A-1.012(6), in lieu of requesting competitive solicitations from three or more sources, district school boards may make purchases at or below the specified prices from contracts awarded by other city or county governmental agencies, or other district school boards.  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 $15,302 and $74,418 for 2013/2014. 
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Jean Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department
Wynne A. Tye, Assistant Superintendent   Gretchen Saunders
Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 6.39
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20141209_646 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.39