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November 6, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 7.

Title
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR PERFORMING ARTS APPAREL, INSTRUMENTS, FURNISHINGS, STORAGE, AND RELATED SERVICES

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

This cooperative contract will allow for competitive quotes on music instruments, related items and instrument storage throughout the district as well as for the new K8 Skye Ranch.



Previous Outcomes 

Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years.



Expected Outcomes 

Upon approval, the awarded vendor will supply the required goods per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation.



Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices


Recommendation

That the cooperative contract awarded to Wenger Corporation, for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services, be approved as presented.



Contact Information

TRACY BRIZENDINE   tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyschools.net
BONNIE PENNER   bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact

Not to Exceed $200,000.00
Funding Source: Capital Funds



ATTACHMENTS:
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11.6.24 Cooperative-Wenger REC10/22/2024Cover Memo