Title
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER PIGGYBACK CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR SCHOOL BUS PARTS
Description
Piggybacking is the post-award use of a contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment or services through that original document or process. The School Board of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows for this process subject to the provisions of law.
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
Sarasota County Schools requires vendors to provide bus parts for our bus fleet.
Previous Outcomes
Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years through another School District, but their contract had expired. We would like to switch contracts at no financial impact.
Expected Outcomes
That the Transportation Department will continue to use Matthews Bus for school bus parts.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 3 - Ensure Safe Schools and Classrooms
Recommendation
That the cooperative contracts awarded to Matthews Bus for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.
Contact Information
DON STUCKE don.stucke@sarasotacountyschools.net
KEITH LITTLE keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net
JODY DUMAS jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
MICHAEL KEMP michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
No financial impact.
Funding Source: Capital