This bid will be utilized to purchase work benches, stools and cabinets for Manatee Technical Institute new State Road 70 campus.

Invitations for bid were submitted to eighteen (18) suppliers.  The School District received six (6) responsive bids, two (2) non-responsive and three (3) no bids. The remaining eight (8) suppliers did not respond to our invitation for bid.  Bids were opened on February 08, 2012.

The bid is recommended for award to C and H Distributors, Morriston, FL, Florida Document No. G11000021767, local sales representative Parrish, FL, School Specialty, Plantation, FL, Florida Document No. F01000001258, Schoolhouse Products, Tampa, FL, Florida Document No. M99547, TNT Installers, Zephyrhills, FL, Florida Document No. G06166900362.

Career Preparation programs are perfect for adults who want to get the training they need to get a job or start a new career path.

The Superintendent recommends approval of the bid on work benches, stools and cabinets for Manatee Technical Institute, as required, for a one-time purchase in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00.

Motion and approval of the bid on work benches, stools and cabinets for Manatee Technical Institute, as required, for a one-time purchase in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00.

The estimated cost to implement this agenda item will not exceed $120,000.00.  The funding source for this annually estimated expenditure is Capital Fund and is included in the Manatee Technical Institute SR 70 Campus budget.

Manatee Technical Institute/Purchasing Department

Mary Cantrell/Melody Ryan/mr

03/26/12

Collaboration: Manatee Technical Institute, Purchasing Department