HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - Book Leasing ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2024
SUBJECT: APPROVE RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BOOK
LEASING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of the renewal for an annual contract for
book leasing services with the Brodart Company for the Grapevine Public
Library.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Library) for an amount not to
exceed $31,320.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for book
leasing services for the Grapevine Public Library. The Brodart Company
has a proven track record of supplying the largest selection of leasing
materials for libraries 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. The contract was for an initial one-year period with
four one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be for the second
renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
CH/LW