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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 6:30 P.M.

March 1, 2011 Board Meeting Agenda Item #26 Title APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0006 FOR LANDSCAPE PLANTS, MATERIALS, AND RELATED SERVICES Description Bids to provide 'Landscape Plants, Materials, and Related Services' were received from seven vendors on January 6, 2011. The bid of Len Tran, Inc., dba Turner Tree & Landscape was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. 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 capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department. Recommendation That the bid of Len Tran, Inc., dba Turner Tree & Landscape to provide 'Landscape Plants, Materials, and Related Services' in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, be approved for award and purchase. Contact CORCORAN & BLACK/DUMAS Financial Impact $200,000.00 - Capital Attachment:  LandscapePlants11-0006Rec.pdf