Issue Rationale for bids to be awarded as required per FS 287, DOE 6A-1.012 and School Board Policy

a. Flooring Services – County Wide Bid #17-MA-311:  Contract Period is June 2, 2017 through May 31, 2020. Bid established for the purchase, delivery and installation of Flooring: Carpet, VCT, Sheet Vinyl and Vinyl Base as needed County Wide determined by the Maintenance Department. Ten (10) bids solicited plus listed on our web site for down load and one (1) bid was received. The vendor awarded is the only responsive qualified bidder meeting specifications. This is a reasonable award due to the fact overall item pricing only increased 8% from the previous bid the same vendor held for the last five (5) years. The sole bidder's price is less than the compounded inflation rates based on the last 5 years according to the Bureau of Labor Statics.  

b. Ramp Systems and Stair Systems Bid #17-F-226: Contract Period is June 2, 2017 through May 31, 2020. Bid established for the purchase, delivery and/or installation of Ramp Systems and Stair Systems as needed for various schools and departments County-Wide. Ten (10) bids solicited plus listed on our web site for down load and one (1) bid was received. The vendor awarded is the only responsive qualified bidder meeting specifications. This is a reasonable award due to the fact overall item pricing only increased 3% from the previous bid the same vendor held for the last five (5) years. The sole bidder's price increase is less than compounded inflation rates based on the last 5 years according to the Bureau of Labor Statics.  

The District requires ​​contractors and vendors to provide services to insure our ​​facilities and equipment are maintained and functional.

Prior Board approved Bids will be expiring soon and they have been used successfully during the past term providing quality services to the district.

Upon approval by the Board; we expect the contractors and vendors ​to provide quality services at the terms and conditions listed in the Bids.

The district ensures fiscal responsibility and equitable distribution of resources.

Award Bids as follows:

a. Flooring Services – County Wide Bid #17-MA-311: Recommend award to:

• Teal Tile and Carpet Inc., 131 N. Cherry Street, Starke, FL 32091

b. Ramp Systems and Stair Systems Bid #17-F-226: Recommend award to:

• G & A Manufacturing Inc., 6587 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, FL 32656

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