Department
Library
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Library, 21RFP0210B-EC Shelf-Ready Books for Shelf-Ready Books for Adults with Baker and Taylor, LLC, (Charlotte, NC) in the amount not to exceed $800,000.00 with Baker and Taylor Inc to provide adult, young adult, and children’s books, and adult best-selling lease books. Effective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. This action exercises the third of four renewal options. One renewal option remains. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date or 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: The current project is combining two different book categories into one. The first project is to purchase popular shelf-ready adult, teen, and children’s books. The second project purchases lease books for adults of bestselling and high demand titles. The previous solicitation was advertised as an Invitation to Bid (ITB), this solicitation was via a Request for Proposal (RFP) so that price was not the determining factor for choosing a vendor.
Scope of Work: This action allows the library to provide popular shelf-ready adult, teen, and children’s books as well as the purchase of lease books for adults of best-selling and high demand titles. These selections will be available throughout the 34 libraries in Fulton County. The cost of this plan covers cataloging, processing and shipping of the books as well as the books themselves. Selected vendor(s) must have an inventory large enough to supply multiple copies of requested titles to meet our 90% fill-rate within the specified turnaround time.
Community Impact: Patrons will have free access to shelf-ready and high demand books at the time of release for all age groups.
Department Recommendation: The Fulton County Library System recommends approves the recommendation to renew this vendor.
Project Implications: Fulton County is the largest county in Georgia. Not providing this service negatively impacts a wide range of Fulton County citizens in every Fulton area
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no Community issues/concerns
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no Department issues/concerns
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
21-0458 |
6/16/2021 |
$800,000.00 |
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1st Renewal |
21-0952 |
12/1/2021 |
$800,000.00 |
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2nd Renewal |
22-0928 |
12/7/2022 |
$800,000.00 |
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3rd Renewal |
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$800,000.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$3,200,000.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit: 1 Contractor Performance Report
Exhibit: 2 Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit: 3 Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Jamar Parker, Financial Systems Manager, Library, 404-771-7578
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$800,000.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$1,600,000.00 |
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This Request: |
$800,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$3,200,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-650-6565-1312 - General Fund - Library - Library-Public Service Operations- Books-Library
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2024 |
End Date: 12/31/2024 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: One renewal option remains |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating:100
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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4/30/2023 |
7/31/2023 |