Item Coversheet

Board of Education Meeting Date:  6/11/2020

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:
Various Vendors  

 Purpose: 
Providers for the replacement and repairs of stage and window curtains used in District’s school auditoriums

 Start date: 4/24/2020

 End date: 4/30/2021
 Compensation not to exceed: $400,000 
 Separate Compensation by Vendor:
All entities will be paid out of the aggregate amount not to exceed $400,000
 Location: 
All Schools


 Description:
The Office of Facilities Management and Services has identified a need to perform a contract for the procurement of stage and window curtains used in District school auditoriums. Facilities Management responds to the ongoing needs of schools with respect to this commodity, and every year prioritizes a certain number of schools for curtain replacement. Prices for curtains depend heavily on the unique needs of each school site, therefore, upon recognition of a need, specifications will be sent to each authorized vendor, from the cooperative contracts COSTARS program, and the vendor who can fulfill those specifications for the lowest cost will be selected.

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

 Related resolution(s)/approval(s): 
April 26, 2018; A-45
 Funding Source(s): 
FY20-21 Operating 

 Office Originating Request: Board of Education