Board Agenda - March 20, 2007

2. #2007-004, Awards, trophies, plaques and related items

Presenter: Richard Matkin

Purpose: A - Request decision - closure required

Time: No time limit

Description:

This is a compliance bid that will establish approved vendors and pricing for the purchase of awards, trophies and related items used throughout the District. The bid was formatted for a discount from catalog price. This allows staff the flexibility to find the items that best fit school or department needs at the most competitive price. This bid has a two-year term.

Staff recommends that all of the bidders who responded be awarded, with the exception of Renaissance Learning and The Master Teacher, who do not accept our Terms and Conditions. Each awarded vendor brings a unique service or product.

Recommendation:

The Administration recommends that this bid be awarded to the following:
AAI Trophies & Awards; Amazing Ad Specialties; Apples, Angels & More; Authentic Promotions; Award Company of America; Blue Ribbon Trophies; Bobby Boyd's Awards; Cactus Awards; C-C Trophy & Engraving; Chillus Promotional Apparel; Contemporary Recognition; Corporate Express; Crown Trophy; Custom Printing Services; Gardner Resources; Hammond & Stephens; House of Ribbons; Impressions Marketing; J. Brandt Company; JR Engraving; K & V Promotions; Lee's School Supplies; LT Customizing; Music in Motion; Neff Motivation; Oriental Trading; Pitsco; Plano Pin Company; Rainbow Engraving; Sala Printing Service; School Specialty; The Richey Company; Tote Unlimited; Way 2 EZ Trophies & Awards

Business Impact:

Estimated Value: $100,000.00
Budget/Financial Implication: Operating Budget
Evaluation Criteria: Purchase Price/Discount; Quality of Goods; Vendor Reputation; Best Meets the Needs of the District

Summary:

Appendix:

Return to Meeting Agenda