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Board Agenda - September 04, 2007

2. #2007-056, International bus parts and service

Presenter: Richard Matkin

Purpose: A - Request decision - closure required

Time: No time limit

Description:

Bids for the following items were advertised, received, and opened by the Purchasing Services Department. The appropriate department has evaluated all bids and forwarded their recommendation to Purchasing Services to be reviewed for compliance with Education Code Section 44.031 and School Board Policy.

This is a compliance bid that will establish an approved vendor for the purchase of International parts and service for the District's school bus fleet. This is the first year of a renewable bid.

Southwest International, Inc. was the only vendor to submit a bid. Southwest International, Inc. has a good working relationship with the Plano ISD transportation staff, and they are the only qualified International dealer in the metroplex.

Recommendation:

The Administration recommends that this bid be awarded to Southwest International, Inc.

Business Impact:

Estimated Value: $125,000.00
Budget/Financial Implication: Transportation Budgets
Evaluation Criteria: Purchase Price; Quality of Goods; Vendor Reputation; Best Meets the Needs of the District

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