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Action Item - 23.

Title: Contracts with Firstline Locksmith, Independent Hardware & Mike's Lock Shop -- Locks & Locksmiths ($300,000)

Board of Education Meeting Date:
  10/17/2019

Action under consideration

 The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: 

 With:
Independent Hardware Inc.
Firstline Locksmith
Mike’s Lock Shop 

 Purpose: 
Supplier for door locks and locksmithing services  

 Start date: 10/18/2019

 End date: 10/31/2022
 Compensation not to exceed: $300,000 
 Separate Compensation by Vendor:
All entities will be paid out of the aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000
 Location: 
All Schools


 Renewal Options:  No

 Description:
The Department of Facilities Management and Services has identified a need for external contractors for locksmith services. The Department currently employs four (4) locksmiths to address an average of 3,800 lock repair work-orders each year.  By contracting with the recommended vendors, the Department will have additional support to provide timely repairs and address security and safety in all school buildings. Vendors will be monitored by a Maintenance supervisor.  A final quality control walk-through will be conducted with the school's leadership alongside engineering and maintenance personnel. This work supports the Operations' goal of providing 100% of students with a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment.

 Anchor Goal(s) Supported: Other   Provide 100% of students with a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment.

 Funding Source(s): 
FY20-23 Operating 

 Office Originating Request: Operations - Procurement