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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 21, 2007 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #41


Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #7015 FOR FACILITIES STORES OPERATION

Description

Proposals to provide a 'Facilities Stores Operation' were received from two vendors on February 22, 2007.  The proposal of W.W. Grainger, Inc., was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications.  This proposal is for a period of five years with the option to renew for one additional five-year period.  The Facilities Stores Operation will be a consolidated program for the purchase of maintenance and repair items for plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, cabinetry, food service, painting, utility, and grounds services that are currently purchased under separate contracts.  It is anticipated that the cost savings will be $1,800,000.00 during the term of the contract.  These savings are due to an increase in productivity, a reduction in inventory, and a reduction in the number of transactions using current contracts.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department. 



Recommendation
#41-That the proposal of W.W. Grainger, Inc., to provide a 'Facilities Stores Operation' in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000.00 for a five year period, be approved for award and purchase.

Contact
LEMPE & BLACK/DUMAS

Financial Impact
$12,000,000.00 - Capital


Attachment:  Grainger Contract 2.pdf
Attachment:  FacilitiesStores7015Rec.pdf