Title
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR CLASSROOM FURNITURE
Description
The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.
Gap Analysis
Virco, Inc., provides the SBSC options for purchasing classroom furniture for our students at a competitive price.
Previous Outcomes
Virco, Inc., has been providing the SBSC with quality products and service for many years at a competitive or better price.
Expected Outcomes
Having Virco, Inc., as a vendor for our classroom furniture purchases will offer our students high quality materials at competitive prices.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the cooperative contracts awarded to Virco, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of furniture be approved as presented.
Contact Information
TRACY BRIZENDINE tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyschools.net
BONNIE PENNER bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
Not to exceed: $600,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to schools and departments.
Funding source: General funds