CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF 06-22-99

The School Board publishes complete and summary versions of its meeting agendas. Changes to the summary agenda for the next Board meeting are provided below.

The complete agenda may be reviewed by visiting the Citizen Information Center in room 158 of the School Board Administration Building, 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Telephone 995-1128.

AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL: IX COMMUNITY/HOME/PARENT/ SCHOOL/ BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

The Miami-Dade/Monroe Work and Gain Economic Self-sufficiency (WAGES) Coalition has awarded a grant for front-end services in the amount of $12,850,589 to Miami-Dade Community College (M-DCC) in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) to operate fourteen WAGES Career Service Centers, July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000. M-DCPS is eligible to receive up to one-half of the total grant award ($6,425,295). In addition to this commitment, M-DCPS is requesting authorization to enter into two contractual relationships with the WAGES Coalition for the following purposes:

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, the Superintendent: Florida, authorize

1. to enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade/Monroe WAGES Coalition to provide career management services to WAGES customers who have received front-end services prior to July 1, 1999, in an approximate amount of $1,500,000, July I,1999 through June 30,200; and
2. to enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade/Monroe WAGES Coalition to provide intensive services to WAGES customers in an approximate amount of $3,780 per individual, July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000. No school-district funds will be required.

In response to the uncertainty regarding the projected staff needs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), due to the State’s Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), the Miami-Dade County School Board has agreed to offer enhanced Retirement Benefits to current exempt employees (Managerial and Confidential), Professional and Technical employees, and certificated instructional personnel. Employees on a prescriptive status, re-employed retirees, or employees assigned to other agencies or institutions are not eligible.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. confirm the 1999 Retirement Incentive Plan for M-DCPS Exempt Personnel (Managerial and Confidential), Professional and Technical Personnel (DCSAA), and Certificated Instructional Personnel (UTD);
2. confirm the Amendment to TRIP Benefits; and
3. approve the Memoranda of Understanding with the United Teachers of Dade (UTD), the Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association (DCSAA), the Dade Association of School Administrators (DASA), and Confidential Exempt Personnel.

D-2 PRESENTATION OF A PLAN OUTLINING COST ESTIMATES AND TIME LINES TO CLOSE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS FOR LUNCH

At the Board Meeting of April 14, 1999, the Board directed the Superintendent of Schools to close all high school campuses for lunch by fall of 2001. As a result of this directive, staff has prepared a plan of action for closing all senior high school campuses in three phases; fall 1999, fall 2000 and fall 2001. The plan of action includes cost estimates for construction, equipment and personnel.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the plan of action, as presented, outlining cost estimates and time lines to close all high school campuses for lunch by’ fall of 2001 at a total cost of $9,123,361. - Revised-Replacement

E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 1998-99

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1 .I 61, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

Considerations for reassignments of managerial exempt, professional, and technical personnel were predicated upon an intensive review of information by the appropriate administrators and the Superintendent of Schools.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective, June 24, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated. Revised-Replacement

G-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY VEST FINANCIAL CORP. AND NELSON BROWN EQUITIES, INC. TO EFFECT THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF ASSETS FOR VARIOUS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICES AND SCHOOLS

City Vest Financial Corp. and Nelson Brown Equities, Inc. have located assets totaling approximately $288,218 for various offices and schools in the Miami-Dade County public school system.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Finder’s Fee Agreement with City Vest Financial Corp. to effect the collection and disbursement of assets in the approximate amount of $265,018 for various offices and schools in the Miami-Dade County public school system and pay City Vest Financial Corp. 12.5% of the money assets received; and,
2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Finder’s Fee Agreement with Nelson Brown Equities, Inc. to effect the collection and disbursement of assets in the approximate amount of $23,200 for various offices and schools in the Miami-Dade County public school system and pay Nelson Brown Equities, Inc. 12.5% of the money assets received; and,
3. authorize the Superintendent to provide limited Power of Attorney to City Vest Financial I Corp. and Nelson Brown Equities, Inc. to process all necessary paperwork to retrieve the money.

G-22 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 1999

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

a) Adopt Resolution 99-20 authorizing the issuance of the Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 1999 to provide interim funds for the operation of the District, such Notes to be retired from the proceeds of ad valorem taxes to be received during Fiscal Year 1999-2000 for operating purposes; and
b) Approve the payment of fees and expenses as listed on Appendix A.

G-94 AWARD OF BID #207-Xx03 - JOBBER SERVICES: DRY GROCERY ITEMS

The purpose of this bid, opened on May 6, 1999, is to establish a contract, at a firm percentage mark-up, to provide the services of a jobber, including the ordering, storage and delivery, of dry grocery items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 102 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 8 responded, with 1 bid meeting specifications, 1 bid not meeting specifications, 1 non-responsive bid, and 5 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #207-Xx03 - JOBBER SERVICES: DRY GROCERY ITEMS, to establish a contract, at a firm percentage mark-up, to provide the services of a jobber, including the ordering, storage and delivery, of dry grocery items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 1999, through August 31, 2000, as follows:

1. DON GREENE POULTRY, INC.
P.O. BOX 541555
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 ESTIMATE $1,572,294.24
OWNER: STEPHEN GREENE, PRESIDENT

Low Unit Percent Mark-Up Meeting Specifications: Item l-13.2% mark-up percentage for all schools.

G-102 AWARD OF BID #239-Xx02 - SEWER PUMP

The purpose of this bid, opened on May 18, 1999, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm price, a sewer pump, for Miami Norland Senior High School. Of 61 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 19 responded, with 4 bids meeting specifications, 4 bids not meeting specifications, 2 non-responsive bids (one vendor did not sign bid, one vendor used correction fluid) and 9 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #239-Xx02 - SEWER PUMP, to purchase, at a firm price, a sewer pump for Miami Norland Senior High School, effective June 23, 1999, as follows:

1. SCORPIO WATERWORKS & MARKETING, INTL., INC.
20319 SW 124 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177 Amount:$10,085
OWNER: SAMUEL L. SMALL

Low Bid Meeting Specifications: Item 1 - Pump sewer, 7%HP @ $10,085 each.

2. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

K-8 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MAE F. BOONE - CASE NO. SUS 98-002 WEISSMAN

On July 81998, the School Board took action to suspend school bus driver Mae F. Boone without pay for thirty (30) days. A hearing was requested and the case was tried on January 13,1999 before local Hearing Officer David R. Weissman in Miami, Florida.

By recommended order entered May 2 1,1999, the Hearing Offrcer denied the School Board’s charge of battery and conduct unbecoming a School Board employee and recommended that the School Board enter a order setting aside Respondent’s suspension.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Recommendation of the Hearing Officer in Case No. SUS 98-002 Weissman, setting aside the thirty (30) day suspension without pay of Mae F. Boone.

K-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gxl3-3C-1.08, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT SECURITY, DECLINING A BID, AWARD, AND BONDING COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS

This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08, Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, to conform to the bonding requirements of School Board Rule 6Gx13- 7D-1.05, Pre qualification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-3c-1.08, Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications.

K-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-3F-1.021, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS

This item is submitted for consideration by the Board and is intended to amend the procedures when issuing a Request For Proposal for professional services and/or goods which are specific or unusual in nature.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act for the amendment of‘ Board Rule 6Gx13-6Gx13-3F-1.021, Professional Services Contracts.

K-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.021, EDISON PROJECT - HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR - 1998-1999

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Project - Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar- 1998-1999.

(1) receive and file the report Miami-Dade County Public Schools Job Evaluation and Compensation Plan for Managerial Personnel, prepared by Arthur Andersen LLP;
(2) direct the Superintendent to implement the salary schedule recommended by Arthur Andersen, LLP, for managerial exempt personnel effective June 24,1999; and
(3) direct the Superintendent to bring back to the Board no later than the July 14, 1999 School Board meeting, proposed changes to the Manual of Administrative Personnel Procedures (MAPP) as they relate to the implementation of the study for managerial exempt personnel.

A-7 RATIFICATION OF ADDENDUM TO LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA)

Negotiations on the Addendum to the labor contract between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the Dade County School Administrators’ Association (DCSAA) was concluded on June 16, 1999 with tentative agreement on all provisions covering wages and the Classification Plan and Policies.

The three-year agreement (effective July 1,1998 through June 30,200 1) has one remaining reopener on wages and two articles/appendices for the Spring of 2000-2001. DCSAA has scheduled a bargaining unit ratification vote for Monday, June 21, 1999. Copies of the Agreement will be forwarded to Board members under separate cover and will be placed on file in the Citizen Information Center and the Board Recording Secretary’s office.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the Addendum to the current labor contract with the Dade County School Administrators’ Association (DCSAA), effective July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001. The Addendum will be effective July 1, 1999.

B-5 SUBJECT: INSPIRATIONAL CALENDAR FOR USE IN HOMEROOMS AS A TOOL TO REINFORCE SELF-ESTEEM, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS STRATEGIC

PLANNING GOALS:
II-STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/PREPARATION FOR
POST-SECONDARY EXPERIENCES
VI - EFFECTIVE LEARNINGENVIRONMENT
VII- SAFE SCHOOLS

After months of observation in our classrooms and in response to the horrible school violence in Littleton, Colorado, as well as elsewhere, I was motivated to devise this inspirational calendar for use in Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ classrooms. At our last meeting, I said that our students’ mental health is crucial to our goal of maintaining and promoting a safe learning environment. Rather than simply spewing meaningless words, I took action on this issue and this calendar is the result.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DEMETRIO PÉREZ, JR., M.S.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, directthe Superintendent to provide this inspirational calendar to schools for use in homerooms as a tool to reinforce self-esteem, good citizenship, and safe learning environments.

E-9 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR II, SITE PLANNING AND GOVERNMENT LIAISON

The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

This open budgeted position is due to the resignation of the incumbent.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Keith A. Carswell, currently an Occupational Specialist, to the open budgeted position of Supervisor II, Site Planning and Government Liaison, pay grade 44, 12 months, and assign to Division of Governmental Affairs and Land Use Policy and Acquisition, effective June 24, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

Springview Elementary School presently has 760 students in pre kindergarten through the fifth grade. Present plans call for the construction of a middle learning center to house about 450 additional students in grades 6-8 on the school’s 7.49-acre site. In view of opposition to the construction of this center by a number of local residents, it is proposed that the School Board revisit the project.

ACTION PROPOSED BY BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, revisit its direction to staff to ‘add a middle learning center to the Springview Elementary School site.

E-11 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
NETWORK ANALYST I (2)

The following recommendations are made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

These open budgeted positions are due to the conversion of positions. Mr. Gabriel Garcia, Jr. is recommended for appointment to the open, budgeted position of Network Analyst I, pay grade 41, Office of Information Technology. Mr. Garcia received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Florida International University, Miami, Florida. From 1993 to 1997, Mr. Garcia work as a PC Coordinator for Safari Ltd., Miami, Florida. Since 1997 to the present, Mr. Garcia has been employed by Republic National Bank, Miami, Florida, as a MIS Systems Officer/Project Manager, his current position.

Mr. Benito Horta, Jr., currently a Communication Support Technician, Network and Internet Services, is recommended for appointment to the open, budgeted position of Network Analyst I, pay grade 41, Office of Information Technology. Mr. Horta received an Associate in Science Degree in Computer Information Systems Analysis from Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida. Since 1987 to the present, Mr. Horta has been employed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools as a Material Handler II, a Microsystems Technician, and a Communication Support Technician, his current position. These recommendations are the direct result of the Board-approved advertisement and selection process.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

1. Mr. Gabriel Garcia, Jr. to the open. budgeted position of Network Analyst I, pay grade 41, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective June 24, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and
2. Mr. Benito Horta. Jr., currently a Communication Support Technician, to the open budgeted position of Network Analyst I, pay grade 41, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective June 24, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-12 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
MANAGER II, WELLNESS PROGRAM
AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SERVlCE

The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

This open budgeted position is due to the promotion of the incumbent. Ms. Donna A. Riley, currently an Educational Specialist, Region V Operations, is recommended for appointment to the open, budgeted position of Manager II, Wellness Program and Americans with Disabilities Act Services, pay grade 38, Office of Employee Support Programs. Ms. Riley received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida; and a Master of Science Degree from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida. Since 1983 to the present, Ms. Riley has been employed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools as a teacher and an Educational Specialist, her current position.

This recommendation is the direct result of the Board-approved advertisement and selection process.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Donna A. Riley, currently an Educational Specialist, to the open budgeted position of Manager II, Wellness Program and Americans with Disabilities Act Services, pay grade 38, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Employee Support Programs effective June 24,1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-13 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR I,
NETWORK SERVICES

The following recommendation is made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract. This open budgeted position is due to the promotion of the incumbent.
Mr. Santiago Vega, currently a Network Analyst II, pay grade 42, Office of Information Technology, is recommended for appointment to the open, budgeted position of Supervisor I, Network Services, pay grade 44, Office of Information Technology. Mr. Vega received an Associate in Science Degree in Computer Science from Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida. Since 1990 to the present, Mr. Vega has been employed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools as a Network Installer, a Lead Network Installer, a Senior Network Installer, and a Network Analyst II, his current position.

This recommendation is the direct result of the Board-approved advertisement and selection process.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Santiago Vega, currently a Network Analyst II, pay grade 42, to the open budgeted position of Supervisor I, Network Services, pay grade 44, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective June 24, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

G-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE PURCHASES, OVER $10,000 UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

The following purchases over $100,000, utilizing other government bids, issued within the guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.l0 -- Purchase Approval, allows purchases using contracts established by Miami-Dade County, Florida, public agencies within the State, other city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, and community colleges or state university system cooperative bid agreements, when such purchases are in the best interest of the Board. Purchases over $100,000 require prior Board approval.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida AUTHORIZE The Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to utilize the following governmental bids to purchase goods and/or service, effective June 23, 1999.

G-85 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD OF ITEMS 12 THROUGH 16 ON BID #081-XX03 - CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

This bid was awarded by the Board on October 21, 1998 (Partial) and December 8, 1998 (Balance), to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock.

G-86 AWARD OF BID #105-XX05MMIBE - ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES

The purpose of this bid, opened on May 18, 1999, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical wiring devices, for Maintenance Materials Management stock. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. This bid is a Minority/Women Business Enterprise set-aside for African American/women-owned and operated businesses. Of 46 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 7 responded, with 7 meeting specifications (not all vendors bid all items) bids and 0 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #lO&XX05M/WBE - ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical wiring devices, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 23, 1999, through August 31, 2000, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. GEM-B ELECTRIC SUPPLY
P.O. BOX 431258
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
OWNER: TERESA ELLIS (WF)
ESTIMATE $77,505.75

Total Low Unit Price: Group I - Receptacles - Items 1 through 14.

Item 1 - Receptacle, twist-lock, 20A, @ $5.59 Each.
125V NEMA L5-20R spec.
Grade/HD, 3-wire grounding.

G-103 AWARD OF BID #241-Xx05 - GLAZING SHEETS

The purpose of this bid, opened on May 20, 1999, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of glazing sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 13 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 5 responded, with 3 bids meeting specifications and 2 no bids.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #241-Xx05- GLAZING SHEETS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of glazing sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 23, 1999, through July 31, 2000, as follows:

1. CADILLAC PLASTIC
1919 NW 19^TH STREET, BLDG. 7A
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 ESTIMATE $1,004.50
OWNER: FMR CORP.

Low Unit Price: Item 2
Item 2 - Cut size 16”X6O”X1/4” Polycarbonated sheets XL clear UV rays neutralized @ $20.09 per sheet.

G-104 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #246-Xx10 - PROVIDE HYPERTENSION SCREENING FOR GRADE TEN STUDENTS

The purpose of this Request For Proposal, opened on June 8, 1999, is to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to obtain the professional services of qualified agencies, to provide hypertension screening services to grade ten students, for the Division of Full Service Schools and Health Related Services. This is a term proposal which states that the Board may purchase quantities, at the unit price proposed, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 71 vendors sent proposal forms or card notices of this advertised proposal, 1 1 responded, with 3 proposals meeting specifications and 8 no proposals.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposal #246-Xx10 - PROVIDE HYPERTENSION SCREENiNG FOR GRADE TEN STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to obtain the professional services of qualified agencies, to provide hypertension screening services to grade ten students, for the Division of Full Service Schools and Health Related Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000, as follows:

1. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE/RESEARCH PROGRAM
P.O. BOX 248185
CORAL GABLES, FL 33124 ESTIMATE $42,012
PATRICE G. SAAB, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

G-105 AWARD OF BID #OOl-2204 - TELECOMMUNICATION ATTENDANCE SYSTEM

The purpose of this bid, opened on June 10, 1999, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of telecommunication attendance systems, for various locations. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 175 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 107 responded, with 1 bid meeting specifications, 2 bids not meeting specifications and 104 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #00 l-2204 - TELECOMMUNICATION ATTENDANCE SYSTEM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of telecommunication attendance systems, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 1999, through August 31, 2000, as follows:

1. L & R TELECOMPUTER SERVICES, INC.
1124 KANE CONCOURSE, WEST WING
BAY HARBOR ISLAND, FL 33154 ESTIMATE $712,500
OWNER: ROBERT L. RICE, PRESIDENT
Total Low Unit Price Meeting Specifications: Items 1 and 2.

G-106 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #248-Xx10 - TEENAGE PARENT CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 1999-2000 SCHOOL YEAR

The purpose of this Request For Proposal, opened on June 3, 1999, is to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide quality child-care services, for children of pregnant and parenting students seeking a high school diploma, for the Office of Dropout Prevention/Alternative Education. This is a term proposal which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price proposed, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 29 vendors sent proposal forms or card notices of this advertised proposal, 2 responded, with 1 proposal meeting specifications and 1 no proposal.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposal #248-Xx10- TEENAGE PARENT :- CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 1999-2000 SCHOOL YEAR, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide quality child-care services, for children of pregnant and parenting students seeking a high school diploma, for the Office of Dropout Prevention/Alternative Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000, as follows:

G-108 SUBJECT: AWARD OF BID #251-XX10 - AIR-CONDITIONING PACKAGE UNIT

The purpose of this bid, opened on June 3, 1999, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm price, an air-conditioning package unit, for Coral Way Elementary School, for the Bureau of Facilities Operations. Of 186 vendors sent bid forms or card notices of this advertised bid, 29 responded, with 5 bids meeting specifications and 24 no bids.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #251-Xx1 0 - AIR-CONDITIONING PACKAGE UNIT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm price, an air-conditioning package unit, for Coral Way Elementary School, for the Bureau of Facilities Operations, effective June 23, 1999, as follows:

1. MIAMI INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.
171 NW 87 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150 $13,500
OWNER: RUTH LEACH, PRESIDENT

Low Bid: Only Item - Air-conditioning package unit @ $13,500 each.

2. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-111 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #269-Xx10 - PROVIDE STATE REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR GRADE SEVEN STUDENTS

The purpose of this Request For Proposal, opened on June 8, 1999, is to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to obtain the professional services of qualified individuals or agencies, to provide scoliosis screening services to grade seven students, for the Division of Full Service Schools and Health Related Services. This is a term proposal which states that the Board may purchase quantities, at the unit price proposed, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount. Of 81 vendors sent proposal forms or card notices of this advertised proposal, 13 responded, with 2 proposals meeting specifications and 11 no proposals.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposal #269-Xx10 - PROVIDE STATE REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR GRADE SEVEN STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to obtain the professional services of qualified individuals or agencies, to provide scoliosis screening services to grade seven students, for the Division of Full Service Schools and Health Related Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000, as follows:

1. EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF DADE COUNTY, INC.
D/B/A EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE
1475 NW 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125 ESTIMATE $30,000
OWNER: JOAN L. BORNSTEIN, PH.D., PRESIDENT, C.E.0.

 

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