SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve purchase orders to multiple vendors and provide funding for the acquisition of library books and materials in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $485,000.00 for the term October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback and cooperative purchases, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Clearwater Public Library System is requesting authorization to purchase library books and materials utilizing competitive awarded piggyback and cooperative contracts.
Piggyback Contract #LVA-MAT-22-007: Commonwealth of Virginia through the Library of Virginia on behalf of Mid-Atlantic Library Alliance (MALiA) valid July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
• Baker and Taylor, LLC: $165,000.00
• Ingram Library Services, LLC: $150,000.00
The Clearwater Public Library System is part of the Pinellas County Library Cooperative (term: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2023). Pursuant to that Library Interlocal Agreement, the Clearwater Public Library System provides funding to the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative in order for the Cooperative to purchase materials and services.
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative: $170,000.00
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Appropriation Code: 0101731-564400, Books and Publications
Amount: $485,000.00