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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M. |
Agenda Item #73 Title APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #9014 FOR USED TEXTBOOKS, WORKBOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS Description Bids to provide 'Used Textbooks, Workbooks and Educational Materials' were received from four vendors on June 17, 2008. The bids of Budgetext, Follett Educational Services, Inc., and Textbook Warehouse were the best bids meeting the advertised specifications. The bid of Superior Text LLC was non-responsive to the requirement for a discount off vendor's Internet list price as the vendor's website does not provide pricing. This bid is for 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 budgets. Recommendation That the bids of Budgetext, Follett Educational Services, Inc., and Textbook Warehouse, to provide 'Used Textbooks, Workbooks and Educational Materials in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, be approved for award and purchase. Contact CORCORAN & BLACK/RICHERT Financial Impact $500,000.00 - Operating and Categorical Instructional Materials Attachment: UsedTextbooks9014Rec.pdf |