Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #24-0023 FOR ATHLETIC CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
Description
On August 29, 2023, Procurement in conjunction with schools and departments issued a bid for Athletic Clothing & Equipment. Bids to provide ‘Athletic Clothing & Equipment’ were received from 13 vendors on September 19, 2023. The bids of Baker’s Sports, Inc., BSN Sports, LLC, Coastal Enterprises, Gopher Sport, Jostens, Inc. dba Neff, MFAC, LLC, Playlearn USA, Inc., Pyramid School Products, S+S Worldwide, and Southern Park and Play Systems dba Southern Park and Play, LLC were the best bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid were included with the bid tabulation. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods.
Gap Analysis
The athletic clothing and equipment bid fills a need for schools to have the ability to purchase discounted athletic clothing and equipment that is required for student participation.
Previous Outcomes
The athletic clothing and equipment bid has been in place since 2008 to provide schools the ability to purchase discounted athletic clothing and equipment that is needed for student participation.
Expected Outcomes
Schools will be able to purchase athletic clothing and equipment at the best available discounts and pricing.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the bids of Baker’s Sports, Inc., BSN Sports, LLC, Coastal Enterprises, Gopher Sport, Jostens, Inc. dba Neff, MFAC, LLC, Playlearn USA, Inc., Pyramid School Products, S+S Worldwide, and Southern Park and Play Systems dba Southern Park and Play, LLC for ‘Athletic Clothing & Equipment’ in an amount not to exceed $500,000 be approved as presented.
Contact Information
JAMES SLATON james.slaton@sarasotacountyschools.net
MEGAN GREENE megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
Not to exceed: $500,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets of the schools and departments.