Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #41
Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #9091 FOR OFFICE AND CLASSROOM SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE
Description
Bids to provide 'Office and Classroom Supplies - Warehouse' were received from 12 vendors on February 10, 2009. The bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Apex Office Products, Inc., Business Stationers, Grainger, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, School Specialty, Smith Office and Computer Supply, and Standard Stationery Supply Company were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid 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 items will be requisitioned from the Purchasing Warehouse by all schools and departments. Funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budgets allocated to the individual cost centers.
Recommendation
That the bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Apex Office Products, Inc., Business Stationers, Grainger, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, School Specialty, Smith Office and Computer Supply, and Standard Stationery Supply Company, at the unit prices in the enclosure in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK
Financial Impact
$300,000.00 - Operating
Attachment: OfficeClass9091REC.pdf