June 24, 2014
Status:
Approve the recommendation for award of the above contract.
Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017
User Department: Various Locations
Award Amount: $3,000,000
Vendor(s)Awarded: 23 Vendors
M/WBE Vendor(s): DK Marsh, Inc. DBA Destination Knowledge (White Female M/WBE: Ellenton, Florida)
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received 23 bids for Bid 15-023B - Special Education Materials, Supplies, and Equipment for Individuals with Disabilities. This bid replaces three piggyback contracts: Bid 51-050B (State of Florida), Bid 50-018B (School District of Palm Beach County), and BID 53-081B (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Texas). The materials and equipment within this bid are for students with disabilities who require Assistive Technology, hearing aids, mobility assistance equipment, occupational therapy/physical therapy supplies, custom special education equipment and instructional software, speech therapy materials, and vision aids as specified on the student?s Individualized Educational Plan. Items include, but are not limited to, communication devices, adaptive equipment, instructional resources, and/or peripheral items to access the curriculum. These items provide learning and life tools to staff and students that require physical and educational assistance to reach their full potential.
The estimated financial impact will be $3,000,000. Funds to purchase the supplies, materials, and equipment for individuals with disabilities will come primarily from the Individual with Disabilities Education Act grant. Through negotiations, two vendors agreed to discounts of 10% (Prentke Romich Company) and 7.75% (Phonak LLC), for an anticipated cost savings of $138,895. Most other recommended Awardees offered discounts off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.
Requested Action
Approve the recommendation for award of the above contract.
Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017
User Department: Various Locations
Award Amount: $3,000,000
Vendor(s)Awarded: 23 Vendors
M/WBE Vendor(s): DK Marsh, Inc. DBA Destination Knowledge (White Female M/WBE: Ellenton, Florida)
Summary
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received 23 bids for Bid 15-023B - Special Education Materials, Supplies, and Equipment for Individuals with Disabilities. This bid replaces three piggyback contracts: Bid 51-050B (State of Florida), Bid 50-018B (School District of Palm Beach County), and BID 53-081B (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Texas). The materials and equipment within this bid are for students with disabilities who require Assistive Technology, hearing aids, mobility assistance equipment, occupational therapy/physical therapy supplies, custom special education equipment and instructional software, speech therapy materials, and vision aids as specified on the student?s Individualized Educational Plan. Items include, but are not limited to, communication devices, adaptive equipment, instructional resources, and/or peripheral items to access the curriculum. These items provide learning and life tools to staff and students that require physical and educational assistance to reach their full potential.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
The estimated financial impact will be $3,000,000. Funds to purchase the supplies, materials, and equipment for individuals with disabilities will come primarily from the Individual with Disabilities Education Act grant. Through negotiations, two vendors agreed to discounts of 10% (Prentke Romich Company) and 7.75% (Phonak LLC), for an anticipated cost savings of $138,895. Most other recommended Awardees offered discounts off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.
Source of Additional Information
Ruby Crenshaw 754-321-0501 Kathrine Francis 754-321-3400
Associated File Attachments
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