Information and Technology Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, February 2, 2016
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services for NatSoft Corporation to Provide Infor Lawson S3 Systems Support (Information and Technology Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This agreement is needed to provide Infor Lawson S3 system administration services necessary to maintain the operation of the district's enterprise resource planning software.  In order to minimize cost, the Procurement Department advertised RFQ #13073-DST: IT Supplemental Staffing and received 11 candidates. The candidate chosen had the lowest hourly rate of qualified candidates.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Align financial resources to support the district's strategic goals
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $32,640.00 will be available in the Information Services Department budget. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 4447. As of Thursday, January 21, 2016, the remaining balance less encumbrances for this line item equaled $32,640.00.
EVALUATION
The consultant is under the direct supervision of the Department Manager, Infrastructure and Shared Services within the Information and Technology Division, who assigns and reviews tasks and priorities on a weekly basis.
SUBMITTED BY:  Daniel I. Schultz, General Manager, Information and Technology

Anna L. Brown, Ed.D.		Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer 813-272-4600		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.12
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160202_752 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.12