HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Book Leasing ServicesFROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER V_
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BOOK
LEASING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider renewal of an annual contract for book leasing services with
Brodart Company through an interlocal agreement with the County of Brazoria, Texas.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in account 100-44573-313-1 (General/Library/Leases & Rentals
Fund) for an amount not to exceed $23,637.60.
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for book leasing services
for the Library. Brodart Company Book Service has a proven track record of supplying the
largest selection of leasing materials for the Library and provides excellent customer
service. Purchasing and Library staff have reviewed the contract for specification
compliance and determined that this annual contract would provide the best product,
service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
The County of Brazoria solicited bids on ITB -13-88 Book Leasing Services for Library
Administration. Two bids were submitted and based on the best value criteria, Brodart
Company submitted the most responsive and responsible bid meeting specifications.
Brodart Company was awarded the bid on September 24, 2013.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the
County of Brazoria, Texas as allowed Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. The contract was for an initial one-year period
with three optional one-year renewals. If approved, this will be the final renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
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