Department
Library
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Fulton County Library System - 24ITBC1288213B-PS Non-Book Materials (Shelf-Ready DVD, CD Spoken Word, Poetry, Adult and Teens) in an amount not to exceed $126,700.98 with Baker and Taylor LLC (North Carolina) to provide Non-Book to all 34 library locations. Effective upon BOC approval until December 31, 2024, with 2 one-year renewal options. (APPROVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background
This request will provide Non-book Materials (CD’s, DVD’s and Spoken Words Audio Materials) for Fulton County Library Systems. The vendor must have an online database of titles and must provide the FCLS access to this database at no charge, in order for the FCLS to search titles, submit orders, cancel orders, claim materials, and check status 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.
Scope of Work: This action allows the library to provide a wide selection of Non-book Materials (CD’s, DVD’s and Spoken Words Audio Materials) for Library patrons.
Community Impact: Fulton County citizens can access a wide variety of non-book media throughout the Fulton County Library System.
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 code.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no Community Issues/Concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no Department Issues/Concerns.
Contract Modification: This is a new procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $126,700.98
Prime Vendor: Baker & Taylor, LLC
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Charlotte, NC
County: Mecklenburg County
Prime Value: $126,700.98 or 100.00%
Total Contract Value: $126,700.98 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $-0-
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Bid Tabulation Sheet
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Recommendation Letter
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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$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$126,700.98 |
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TOTAL: |
$126,700.98 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
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Cash |
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In-Kind |
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Approval to Award |
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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, $126,700.98
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Upon Approval |
End Date: 12/31/20224 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: Two renewal options |
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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10/1/2023 |
12/31/2023 |