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November 6, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 14.

Title
APPROVAL TO REJECT BID #25-0322 FOR PESTICIDE TREATMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS

Description

On October 14, 2024, Procurement in conjunction with the Facilities Department, issued a Bid for ‘Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields’. A bid to provide ‘Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields’ was received from one vendor on October 14, 2024. It is requested that the bid be rejected for being over budget. The invitation to bid will be re-issued.



Gap Analysis

We are rejecting the bid to issue a new one to allow for more vendors to participate and get competitive pricing.



Previous Outcomes 

The district has received competitive pricing to provide pesticide treatment and maintenance for athletic fields services in the past.



Expected Outcomes 

Once approved, we will re-issue the bid in anticipation of having more vendors participate.



Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure


Recommendation

That the bid for ‘Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields’ be rejected.



Contact Information

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact

No Financial Impact



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11.6.24 Pesticide REJECTEDREC10/16/2024Cover Memo