Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #18
Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8067 FOR OFFICE AND CLASSROOM SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE
Description
Bids to provide 'Office and Classroom Supplies - Warehouse' were received from 14 vendors on November 30, 2007. The bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Apex Office Products, Inc., Grainger, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, School Specialty, Smith Office & Computer Supply, Standard Stationery Supply Company, and Windtree Enterprises, Inc., 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 by all schools and departments through the Purchasing Warehouse. Funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budgets of the individual cost centers.
Recommendation
That the bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Apex Office Products, Inc., Grainger, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, School Specialty, Smith Office & Computer Supply, Standard Stationery Supply Company, and Windtree Enterprises, Inc., at the unit prices in the enclosure, in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK
Financial Impact
$350,000.00 - Operating
Attachment: OffClassSupp8067Rec.pdf