Title
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER PIGGYBACK CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
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
Currently, there are continued vacancies that cannot be filled through traditional recruitment and direct hire processes. This contract will be utilized to provide contracted services staff to fill these positions.
Previous Outcomes
We have used this company to help staff our vacant positions. We would like to use this contract for services that are not covered under our own bid.
Expected Outcomes
That Sarasota County Schools will use this contract for contracted services outside of the scope of our bid.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2 - Respond to Students Needs
Recommendation
That the cooperative contracts awarded to Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.
Contact Information
TRACY BRIZENDINE tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyscshools.net
BONNIE PENNER bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
Not to exceed $250,000.00
Funding Source: General