Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #31
Title
APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BAY AREA SCHOOLS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Description
Staff requests approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Bay Area Schools Purchasing Consortium to form a cooperative purchasing organization for the purpose of maximizing purchasing power in compliance with Florida Statutes 163.01 and 1001.42(25). Each member district has determined that cooperative procurement strategies between similar agencies may lead to procurement efficiency and lower costs for common goods and services. Member school districts are Brevard, Charlotte, Florida Virtual Schools, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and Seminole.
Recommendation
That the Interlocal Agreement with the Bay Area Schools Purchasing Consortium be approved as presented.
Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachment: Consortium Interlocal Agreement 2012.pdf