HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Book Leasing ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2022
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BOOK LEASING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for book leasing
services with the Brodart Company for the Library.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Library) for an amount not to
exceed $24,495.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for book
leasing services for the Library. The Brodart Company has a proven track
record of supplying the largest selection of leasing materials for the
Library and provides excellent customer service.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an interlocal agreement
with the County of Brazoria, Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government
Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
The County of Brazoria solicited bids on RFP 21-100, Lease Plan for
Books, and a contract was awarded to the Brodart Company on
November 23, 2021. This contract is for an initial one-year period with four
one-year renewal options.
Staff recommends approval.
CH/LW