Approve the expenditure for the sole source purchase of repairs and parts for Somat brand kitchen equipment, in the amount of $40,000.

·       Vendor Name:    Somat        (manufacturer)

                                    Soflo, Inc.  (factory-authorized distributor)    

·       Somat brand kitchen equipment can only be repaired by the sole authorized distributor in the area, Soflo, Inc.  

·       Presented to Board:       August 21, 2002                      Agenda Item:  13B-7

         Presented to Board:       June 25, 2003                         Agenda Item:  13B-10

·       The current budget has sufficient funds to cover estimated costs in the fiscal year.  No additional budget funds are required.

·       Estimated expenditure funds are needed for repair of Somat pulper machines located throughout the District.

·       Varied discounts for parts apply based upon the type of parts that are ordered.

Recommendation:

I recommend the approval of estimated expenditure funds for the purchase of repairs and parts for Somat brand kitchen equipment, in the amount of $40,000.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the Special Revenue Budget is estimated at $40,000.  The source of funds is the School Food Service Department budget.

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Steve Bonino