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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 p.m.
August 19, 2014 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #23


Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0045 FOR ART SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE

Description
Bids to provide 'Art Supplies - Warehouse' were received from eleven vendors on July 9, 2014.  The bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Commercial Art Supply, Cutlass Enterprises, Inc., dba Bennett Pottery Supply, Elgin School Supply Company, Inc., Highwater Clays of Florida, Inc., National Art and School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, S&S Worldwide, School Specialty, Inc., 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.  Funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budgets of the schools.

Recommendation
That the bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Commercial Art Supply, Cutlass Enterprises, Inc., dba Bennett Pottery Supply, Elgin School Supply Company, Inc., Highwater Clays of Florida, Inc., National Art and School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, S&S Worldwide, School Specialty, Inc., and Standard Stationery Supply Company, to provide 'Art Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, be approved as presented.

Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK

Financial Impact
$250,000.00


Attachment:  ArtSupp15-0045REC.pdf