SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve contracts (blanket purchase orders) for Baker and Taylor and Ingram Library Services for the acquisition of library books and materials for the contract period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
Award blanket purchase orders to Baker and Taylor, Atlanta, GA - $225,000; and Ingram Library Services, Atlanta, GA - $150,000; for the acquisition of library books and other materials. The purchase orders will be used for numerous small dollar purchases. Both Baker and Taylor and Ingram Library Services are State of Florida vendors on Contract number 715-001-07-1, valid through February 28, 2017. Vendors have committed to extending contract.
Authorization for the blanket purchase orders is requested pursuant to Code Section 2.564(1)(d) utilization of another governmental entity's bid.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Appropriation Code: 0010-01731-564400-571-000-0000
Amount: $375,000