SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve contracts (blanket purchase orders) for Baker and Taylor and Ingram Services for the acquisition of library books and materials for the contract period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Award blanket purchase orders to Baker and Taylor, Atlanta, GA - $230,000; and Ingram Library Services, Atlanta, GA - $160,000; for the acquisition of library books and other materials. The purchase orders will be used for numerous small dollar purchases. Each order will be shopped for best price and availability.
In accordance with City Code Section 2.564 (1)(d), the utilization of other government contracts, the purchase will be made off of Commonwealth of Virginia, Library of Virginia Contract 2017-71500-01.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Library operating cost code 0101731-564400, books and publications, to fund these contracts.