Title
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR GROUND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
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
Equipment from this vendor allows district staff to offer instructional
resources to Career & Technical Education (CTE) students in support of agriscience curricula, and K-12 students visiting on field trips.
Previous Outcomes
N/A
Expected Outcomes
Equipment purchased through this contract will supply the Farm with the ability to increase agricultural literacy among all students who visit the site including demonstrations of farming practices and concepts that link directly to curriculum standards.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves
Priority 1.4 - Equip Students for Life
Recommendation
That the cooperative contracts awarded to Deere & Company and
Everglades Equipment Group for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved
as presented.
Contact Information
TRIPP JENNINGS tripp.jennings@sarasotacountyschools.net
RON DIPILLO ron.dipillio@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$100,000.00
Funding Source: Grant