Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #53
Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #12-0045 FOR ART SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE
Description
Bids to provide 'Art Supplies - Warehouse' were received from fourteen vendors on May 8, 2012. The bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Business Stationers, Commercial Art Supply, Cutlass Enterprises, Inc., dba Bennett Pottery Supply, DGS Educational Products, Dick Blick Company, Highwater Clays of Florida, Inc., National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, S&S Worldwide, School Specialty and Standard Stationary 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 funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budgets of the schools and departments.
Recommendation
That the bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Business Stationers, Commercial Art Supply, Cutlass Enterprises, Inc., dba Bennett Pottery Supply, DGS Educational Products, Dick Blick Company, Highwater Clays of Florida, Inc., National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, S&S Worldwide, School Specialty and Standard Stationary Supply Company, to provide 'Art Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $250,000, be approved for award and purchase.
Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK
Financial Impact
$250,000 - Operating
Attachment: ArtSupp12-0045Rec.pdf