Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #32
Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #12-0123 FOR USED TEXTBOOKS, WORKBOOKS, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Description
Bids to provide 'Used Textbooks, Workbooks, and Educational Materials' were received from three vendors on June 14, 2011. The bids of Budgetext Corporation, Follett Educational Services, Inc., and Textbook Warehouse were the best bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting apparent low bids are included with the bid tabulation. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the categorical instructional materials budget and school operating budgets.
Recommendation
That the bids of Budgetext Corporation, Follett Educational Services, Inc., and Textbook Warehouse, to provide 'Used Textbooks, Workbooks, and Educational Materials' in an amount not to exceed $250,000, be approved for award and purchase.
Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK/RICHERT
Financial Impact
Not to Exceed $250,000 - Categorical Instructional Materials and Operating
Attachment: UsedTextbooks12-0123Rec.pdf