HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Book LeasingMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BOOK LEASING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal for 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 $31,320.
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 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 third renewal available.
Library Director recommends approval.
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