SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve purchase orders to multiple vendors for the acquisition of library books and materials in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $487,000.00 for the term October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(d) - Piggyback and cooperative purchases and Section 2.563 (1)(I) - Copyrighted materials, 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 competitively awarded piggyback and cooperative contracts.
Piggyback Contract #2017-71500-01: MALIA Books & Publication Contract Commonwealth of VA valid through June 30, 2022. Commonwealth of Virginia anticipates a rebid in June 2022 however, if award is delayed, staff would utilize Code Section 2.563(1)(l) Copyrighted materials from service provider to the book publishers.
• Baker and Taylor, LLC: $165,000.00
• Ingram Library Services, LLC: $150,000.00
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative Agreement: 10/01/2018-09/30/2023
• Pinellas Public Library Cooperative: $172,000.00
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Appropriation Code: 00101731-564400, Books and Publications
Amount: $487,000