Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the award of Bid No. #24-165-25, Commercial Food Service Equipment for School Cafeterias awarded to multiple vendors and authorize an estimated expenditure of $3,870,000.00 for the school food service refresh project and an estimated annual spending of $200,000.00 for the purchase of commercial food service equipment district-wide on an as-needed basis.
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Executive Summary
The Executive Director of Support Operations, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board approve the award of Bid No. 24-165-25, Commercial Food Service Equipment for School Cafeterias, awarded to multiple vendors and authorize an estimated expenditure of $3,870,000.00. This expenditure is for the school food service refresh project for the purchase of replacement commercial food service equipment across various school cafeterias. This project was presented at the October 10, 2023 Board workshop (#24-1708), with regards to School Food Service net cash resources and regulation 7CFR-210.14(b), for tentative approval of the expenditure of funds.
This agenda is also requesting the approval of an estimated annual expenditure of $200,000.00 for the purchase of commercial food service equipment on an as-needed basis district-wide. These purchases will be made using budgeted food service funds.
My Contact
Steve Crognale
Executive Director of Support Operations
352-797-7063 x425
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 5: Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the B...
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